Lotus corniculatus

species

“Bird's-Foot Trefoil”, “Birdfoot Deervetch”, “Eggs and Bacon”, “Birdis-Foot-Trefoil”

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Lotus corniculatus is a flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae, native to grasslands in temperate Eurasia and North Africa. Common names include common bird's-foot trefoil, eggs and bacon, birdsfoot deervetch, and just bird's-foot trefoil, though the latter name is often also applied to other members of the genus. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, similar in appearance to some clovers. The name 'bird's foot' refers to the appearance of the seed pods on their stalk. Five leaflets are present, but with the central three held conspicuously above the others, hence the use of the name 'trefoil'. It is often used as forage and is widely used as food for livestock due to its nonbloating properties. Subspecies: Lotus corniculatus subsp. callunetorum (Üksip) Tzvelev (synonym: Lotus…