Nitrogen Fixer Collection

Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum)
Flowers and foliage of Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum), planted as a fodder crop in France

Orobanche minor and Trifolium
Flowers of Common Broomrape (Orobanche minor) with its host plant, Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum). Photographed in France

Lotus corniculatus var. sativus
Flowers, foliage and stems of Birds Foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus var. sativus), growing in a meadow in Slovenia

Black Pea (Lathyrus niger)
Flowers and foliage of the Black Pea (Lathyrus niger). This plant was formerly native in the UK but now extinct. Photographed in Dordogne, France

Common vetch (Vicia sativa)
Common vetch (Vicia sativa sp. segetalis), also known as Tare, in flower in a meadow in France. This plant can be grown as a fodder crop

Dragon's teeth (Tetragonolobus maritimus); very rare in UK, on limestone
ROG-13089 Dragon's teeth - very rare in UK, on limestone France Tetragonolobus maritimus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Judas Tree (Cercis siliquastrum) in flower in the greek countryside, Mani Peninsula, Greece
ROG-13316 Judas Tree - in flower in the greek countryside Mani Peninsula, Greece. Cercis siliquastrum Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red clover (Trifolium pratense) - wild plant and fodder plant
ROG-12572 Red clover - wild plant and fodder plant. Trifolium pratense Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mojave / Coulter's Lupines Organ Pipes National Monument, USA
ROG-11876 Mojave / Coulter's Lupins & Brittle Bush Organ Pipes National Monument, Arizona, USA. Lupinus sparsiflorus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Nature's Nitrogen Fixers: A Colorful Symphony of Clover, Peas, and Lupines" In the realm of agriculture and ecological balance, nitrogen fixers play a vital role in enriching soil fertility. Among these remarkable plants are Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum), Orobanche minor, Trifolium, Lotus corniculatus var. Sativus, Black Pea (Lathyrus niger), Common vetch (Vicia sativa), and Dragon's teeth (Tetragonolobus maritimus). Picture a picturesque scene in France where Crimson Clover is planted as a fodder crop; its vibrant red blooms dancing under the sun's warm embrace. In rare instances on limestone-rich soils in the UK, Dragon's teeth emerge like precious gems amidst their surroundings. Venturing to Greece's Mani Peninsula reveals an enchanting sight - Judas Trees (Cercis siliquastrum) adorned with delicate flowers that paint the countryside with hues of pink and purple. These trees serve not only as breathtaking ornaments but also as nitrogen-fixing powerhouses. Meanwhile, Red clover (Trifolium pratense) thrives both wild and cultivated for fodder purposes. Its presence brings harmony to meadows while replenishing nutrients beneath the surface. Across vast landscapes like Organ Pipes National Monument in the USA’s Mojave region stands Coulter’s Lupines – majestic lupine species that grace arid terrains with their resplendent purples and blues. Their ability to convert atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms sustains life even in seemingly inhospitable environments. These nitrogen fixers exemplify nature's ingenious mechanisms for maintaining equilibrium within ecosystems worldwide. Through their symbiotic relationships with beneficial bacteria residing within root nodules, they harness atmospheric nitrogen gas essential for plant growth.