Bird's-foot Trefoil
Latin Name: | Lotus corniculatus |
Manx Name: | Crouw-ein |
Season: | June - September |
Locations where this species is found: | |
Langness Scarlett Point Port Grenaugh Groudle Glen Fleshwick Bradda Head Port St Mary Maughold Calf of Man |
This plant has many nicknames, including "bacon and eggs" and "lady's fingers". In Manx, it is called "Crouw-ein".
This flower can be found in grassy places, especially on coastal pathways. Bird's-foot trefoil is the food plant of several butterflies.
Bird's-foot trefoil is poisonous and contains hydrogen cyanide, but is unlikely to be dangerous in small quantities.
This flower can be found in grassy places, especially on coastal pathways. Bird's-foot trefoil is the food plant of several butterflies.
Bird's-foot trefoil is poisonous and contains hydrogen cyanide, but is unlikely to be dangerous in small quantities.