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Bird’s-foot-trefoil

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Bird’s-foot-trefoil

Lotus corniculatus

This cheerful plant is easily recognised by its clusters of yellow, pea-like flowers, sometimes tinged with red. It is important for pollinators, especially bees and butterflies, and its seedpods can resemble a bird’s foot.

  • Habitat: Sunny grasslands, meadows, coastal slopes, and roadsides.
  • When to See: Late spring to early autumn, when bright yellow flowers are in bloom.
  • Length: Usually under 20 cm