Lotus corniculatus
Bird's-foot trefoil
Spreading stems 18″ (45 cm) or more spread out to form broad clumps. The bright yellow flowers, 3 to 8, form umbels. Leaves alternate on the stems and are pinnate with 5 leaflets. Usually found in disturbed places such as roadsides.
Family:
Fabaceae - PEA FAMILY
Genus:
Lotus from latin lotus and greek lotos, fruit that induced state of dreamy/forgetfulness
Species:
corniculatus from Latin cornidulata meaning 'equipped with horns'
