Bird’s-foot-trefoil  (Lotus corniculatus)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

This native plant is common and widespread throughout Britain (2) (3). It is also found throughout most of mainland Europe, and occurs in Asia, north and east Africa, and in mountainous parts of the tropics (2).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Inhabits grasslands, such as meadows, downland, montane rock ledges, and hill pastures. It also occurs on sand dunes and coastal cliff-tops (3).

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