Bird's-foot-trefoil  (Lotus corniculatus)

Facts

Also known as:bacon and eggs, butter and eggs, hen and chickens, Dutchman's clogs, lady's fingers, lady's slipper, granny's toenails and Devil's fingers
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Anthophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae
Genus Lotus (1)
Size Leaflet size: 3 – 8 mm (2)
Height: 5 – 35 cm (2)
Flower size: 10 – 16 mm (2)
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Status

Common and widespread: not threatened (3).