Lotus corniculatus
Lotus corniculatus birdsfoot trefoil
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An introduced plant from Europe originally marketed as a grazing plant and one good to prevent erosion similarly to Crown vetch. Can become an invasive weed in low maintenance turf areas.
Habitat & Range
Fields, roadsides, any man-disturbed habitats.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
EMP: | FACU |
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NCNE: | FACU |
Phenology
Flowers June to November.
Lotus corniculatus birdsfoot trefoil
Lotus corniculatus gallery
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
birdsfoot trefoil
garden birdsfoot trefoil