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