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trefoil
Lotus corniculatus
In the United States:
Naturalized
· also called bird's-foot trefoil, birdsfoot trefoil
A nitrogen-fixing legume producing abundant concentrated nectar and pollen that honey bees visit readily from late spring through summer. It blooms continuously in suitable conditions and tolerates poor or wet soils but spreads by seed and rhizomes.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | May–September |
| Duration | ~3 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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