bird's-foot trefoil; Lotus corniculatus
A common flowering plant of the pea family, often found in grassy areas. The Japanese variety is Lotus corniculatus var. japonicus.
Bird's-foot trefoil was blooming by the roadside.
Bird's-foot trefoil is a perennial plant of the pea family.
Katakana spelling is the most common written form for this plant name.
Kanji form; rarely used in modern writing.
Alternate kanji form; very rare.
The name ミヤコグサ (都草) literally means 'capital grass', but the exact origin is uncertain. It may refer to the plant's association with the Kyoto area or its elegant appearance.