Greater Birdsfoot Trefoil

Sharing many of the characteristics of Common birdsfoot trefoil, you can distinguish Greater birdsfoot trefoil with its darker, thicker stem.

Uses

Persistence

Perennial

Distinguishing characteristics

Seed
The seeds are brownish-green colour (compared to the reddish-brown colour of common birdsfoot trefoil).

Flowering Plant
The yellow flowerhead is larger than common birdsfoot trefoil. Grows up to 30cm tall.

Additional Info

Flowers June - July

You can find Greater Birdsfoot Trefoil in the following mixtures

• Damp Meadow