Common Bird's-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)
Introduction
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Common Bird's-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)
Image: © Evelyn Simak Taken: 17 Sep 2007
Bird's-foot Trefoil was found growing in the small strip of uncultivated land between the sugar beet field Image and the woodland Image It is a native perennial and has a multitude of local names, including 'bacon and eggs', 'Dutchman's clogs', ’lady's slippers'‚ 'granny's toenails' and ’devil's fingers'. The plant is a member of the pea family. It spreads along the ground and is normally found in grassy fields, pastures, scrub and along roadsides and embankments.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.695382
Longitude
1.317604