Bird’s-foot-trefoil  (Lotus corniculatus)

Facts

Also known as: hen and chickens, lady’s slipper, bacon and eggs, Dutchman’s clogs, Devil’s fingers, butter and eggs, granny’s toenails, lady’s fingers
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderFabales
FamilyFabaceae
GenusLotus (1)
SizeHeight: 5 – 35 cm (2)
Leaflet size: 3 – 8 mm (2)
Flower size: 10 – 16 mm (2)
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Status

Common and widespread: not threatened (3).

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