Birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) wildflower
Ref: trefoil
Found in downlands and old pasture, esp. on calcareous soils, drought resistant.
Wild Flower
Birdsfoot Trefoil Wildflower
This is a common plant from the legume family, often found on drier soils, does not like the more acidic soils. Birdsfoot trefoil supports 132 different species of insect but is mainly pollinated by bees. Due to its red and yellow flowers it's sometimes called the 'eggs & bacon' plant.
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