Bird's Foot Trefoil
Lotus corniculatus
Species Facts
- Category: Wildflower
- Scientific name: Lotus corniculatus
- Height: up to 35cm
- Status: Common
Species information
Identification
Its yellow flowers look like little slippers and appear in small clusters. They are followed by seed pods that look distinctly like bird's feet or claws, hence the common name. A low-growing plant, its leaves have five leaflets and are downy.
Distribution
Widespread