Birds Foot Trefoil Collection

Wild Flowers, Bird s-foot trefoil, Lotus corniculatus
Vintage engraving of Wild Flowers, Bird s-foot trefoil, Lotus corniculatus, a common flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae, native to grasslands in temperate Eurasia and North Africa

bird s-foot trefoil, eggs and bacon, birdsfoot deervetch, bird s-foot trefoil
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1893 " botanika i mineralogia atlas" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

Common Bird s-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. June

Illustration of Lotus corniculatus (Birds Foot Trefoil) with yellow flowers
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Birds Foot Trefoil, Ladys Fingers, Hop Clover, Meadow Vetchling
2919974 Birds Foot Trefoil, Ladys Fingers, Hop Clover, Meadow Vetchling, 1951 (colour litho) by Inglis, Bessie D. (fl. 1927-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bird s-Foot Trefoil (chromolitho)
2802936 Bird s-Foot Trefoil (chromolitho) by Hulme, Frederick Edward (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Foot Trefoil)

Bird s-Foot Trefoil, Lotus Corniculatus (colour litho)
2802722 Bird s-Foot Trefoil, Lotus Corniculatus (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Foot Trefoil, Lotus Corniculatus)

Birds foot trefoil Botany Collection Lotus corniculatus
Wild blackberry, Rubus fruticosus. A sprig of flowers with others and berries soft focus behind

Woodcut engraving of Bird s-foot trefoil
Vintage engraving of Bird s-foot trefoil, 19th Century

Wilflowers. 1. Hare s-Foot Clover 2. Rest Harrow 3. Tufted Vetch 4. Bird s-Foot Trefoil 5. Dyers Greenweed

Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) adult female, resting on Bird s-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) flower in sunshine, Leicestershire, England, June

Turquoise Blue (Plebicula dorylas) adult male, resting on Bird s-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) flowers, on rocky hillside, Sierra de Guara, Pyrenees, Spain, June

Bird's Foot Trefoil - on limestone pavement near Black Head, The Burren; Eire
ROG-13972 Bird's Foot Trefoil - on limestone pavement near Black Head The Burren; Eire Lotus corniculatus Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Birds foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) flowering on limestone pavement near Black Head, The Burren in Eire

Trifolium pratense and Lotus
Red clover (Trifolium pratense) and Birds foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) flowering on Inisheer, the Burren, western Eire

Bird s-foot trefoil
Bird s-food trefoil (Lotus corniculatus). Photographed at Weymouth, Dorset, England

Lotus corniculatus flowers
Birds foot trefoil flowers (Lotus corniculatus) covered in water droplets

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Birds Foot Trefoil, also known as Lotus corniculatus, is a beautiful wild flower that can be found in various regions around the world. Its unique name comes from the shape of its seed pods, which resemble a bird's foot. In June, if you find yourself wandering through the Austrian Alps in Nordtirol, keep an eye out for the Common Bird's-foot-trefoil. This particular species showcases vibrant yellow flowers and pea-like pods on long stems accompanied by lush green leaves. It truly is a sight to behold. With its delicate appearance and charming name variations such as Ladys Fingers or Hop Clover, it has captured the hearts of nature enthusiasts and botanists alike. Its intricate chromolitho illustrations showcase its beauty in great detail. This enchanting plant holds historical significance too; ancient woodcut engravings depict Birds Foot Trefoil as part of botanical collections dating back centuries. These antique illustrations serve as a testament to our fascination with this captivating wildflower. Not only does Birds Foot Trefoil add visual appeal to meadows and fields where it thrives, but it also possesses medicinal properties that have been recognized throughout history. In herbal medicine practices, this plant has been used for various purposes due to its beneficial qualities. If you ever come across a field adorned with Hare's-Foot Clover or Rest Harrow alongside Tufted Vetch and Dyers Greenweed, don't forget to appreciate the presence of Bird's-Foot-Trefoil among them. It adds diversity and charm to any floral landscape. So next time you spot these lovely yellow blossoms with their distinct seed pods resembling eggs and bacon (hence one of their nicknames), take a moment to admire the beauty - nature's own work of art.