Pollinator plant

Bird's-foot Trefoil

Lotus corniculatus var. sativus

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Common names

2 names · 2 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Bird's-foot Trefoil
Other languages (1)
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  • Rechte rolklaver
Sources & name notes

Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Catalogue of Life treats Lotus corniculatus var. sativus as a synonym of Lotus corniculatus subsp. corniculatus.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1] [2]
Botanical family
Fabaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [2]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Medium suitability
Nectar value Medium
Pollen value Medium
Plant profile

About this plant

Bird's-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus var. sativus) is a herbaceous plant. It flowers from June to September.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

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  1. Catalogue of Life Lotus corniculatus var. sativus — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP): Fabaceae. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: Taxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 3826539; ID 9DWLL; rank variety; status synonym

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    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. Catalogue of Life Lotus corniculatus subsp. corniculatus — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP): Fabaceae. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 1576023; ID 5JFCZ; rank subspecies; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 1576023; ID 5JFCZ; rank subspecies; status accepted

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    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.