noun
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.
道端にミヤコグサが咲いていた。
Bird's-foot trefoil was blooming by the roadside.
ミヤコグサはマメ科の多年草です。
Bird's-foot trefoil is a perennial plant of the pea family.
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.