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Birdsfoot Trefoil
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Birdsfoot Trefoil

Lotus corniculatus
In the United States: Naturalized · also called birdsfoot trefoil, bird's-foot trefoil

Honeybees forage on birdsfoot trefoil primarily for its nutritious pollen and abundant nectar, which can contribute to surplus honey production during the summer flow. Peak bloom typically hits in June and July, providing consistent forage over several months. It spreads aggressively and is considered invasive in some U.S. states, requiring careful management to avoid displacing native plants.

Nectarhigh
Pollenhigh
Bloom (US) May–September
Hardiness zones3-9
Duration~2 months
TypePerennial
Sunfull
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