Definition

Noun: * A European perennial forage plant (Lotus corniculatus) with yellow, pea-like flowers and small, curved seed pods that resemble a bird's foot. It is widely naturalized in North America and other regions.

Usage

• is valued in agriculture for its ability to grow in poor soils.
• The bright yellow flowers of are a common sight in meadows.
• Farmers often use as a forage crop for livestock.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical and ecological contexts, is discussed for its nitrogen-fixing properties and its role in pasture mixtures.
• It is sometimes referred to by its common name, "bird's-foot trefoil," in non-scientific writing.

Variants and Related Words

• Bird's-foot trefoil: The most common English common name for this plant.
• Common bird's-foot-trefoil: Another variant of the common name.
• Eggs and bacon: A colloquial British name referring to the flower's color.
• Forage plant: A general term for plants grown to be eaten by livestock.
• Legume: The family of plants to which belongs.

Synonyms

• Bird's-foot trefoil

Different Meanings

This term has a single, specific meaning as the scientific (Latin) name for a particular plant species. It does not have other unrelated definitions.

Noun

1. European forage plant having claw-shaped pods introduced in America