What are the other names for bird's-foot trefoil? It turns out it can also be called this
Bird's-foot trefoil can also be called this. Bird's-foot trefoil belongs to the order Rosales, family Fabaceae, genus Lotus; Latin scientific name: Lotus corniculatus L. Other names for bird's-foot trefoil: five-leaf clover, bird's-foot bean, horned flower. Distribution range of bird's-foot trefoil: bird's-foot trefoil originated in the temperate zones of Europe and Asia, and is now found throughout the world. In China it is mostly used as forage grass, and it is 
Bird's-foot trefoil is a perennial leguminous plant. Because its flowers are golden yellow, it is also called golden flower. It is widely distributed in the wild in China and is mostly used as forage grass. Let's take a look together with the editor below!
Bird's-foot trefoil family and genus
Order Rosales, family Fabaceae, genus Lotus; Latin scientific name: Lotus corniculatus L.
Other names for bird's-foot trefoil
Five-leaf clover, bird's-foot bean, horned flower
Distribution range of bird's-foot trefoil
Bird's-foot trefoil originated in the temperate zones of Europe and Asia, and is now found throughout the world. In China it is mostly used as forage grass, and it is distributed in greater amounts in the southwestern region of China. It is also a very good plant for soil and water conservation.
Morphological characteristics of bird's-foot trefoil
The plant height of bird's-foot trefoil is 15-50 cm. The main root is obvious, and the lateral roots branch abundantly; the stems and branches grow in clumps and creep along the ground, the stems are smooth, and the stem length is about 70 cm; at the stem tip there are trifoliate compound leaves, the leaf blades are obovate, and the two large stipules are very close to the leaf blades, so it is also called five-leaf clover; the inflorescence is umbel-like, with about 4-8 flowers at the top of the peduncle, and the flower color is pale yellow or bright yellow; the pod is located at the top of the peduncle and splits open, very much like a bird's foot, hence the other name bird's-foot bean; the seeds are brown and kidney-shaped.
Growth habits of bird's-foot trefoil
Bird's-foot trefoil likes a warm and humid climate, and the most suitable growth temperature is 18-25°C; the seedlings are not cold-resistant, and the cold resistance of mature plants is slightly stronger, but below 5°C the stems and leaves turn yellow and wither. Bird's-foot trefoil has low requirements for soil, but grows well in fertile soil with good drainage. Bird's-foot trefoil is a long-day plant and is not shade-tolerant; sufficient sunlight can promote flowering.
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