Bird's-foot-trefoil  (Lotus corniculatus)

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).

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