Lotus corniculatus (Bird's Foot Trefoil, Birdfoot Deervetch)
Botanical Information
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Lotus |
| Species | corniculatus |
| Category | Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 2 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 0a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -46 - 0 |
| Temperature (°F) | -50 - 0 |
| Height | 8 - 10 cm |
| Spread | 30 - 40 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | L. corniculatus produces cyanide (cyanogenesis) in very small amounts when damaged. |
| Notable Specimens | Joany’s Woods, West Williams, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada. |
Photographs
Scanning electron microscope image of pollen grain.