Lotus corniculatus, a perennial plant, is aptly named for easy identification. The common name “Birdsfoot” refers to the distinctive radiating seed pods resembling bird’s feet, while “trefoil” describes the leaves divided into three leaflets. Additionally known as “Eggs and Bacon,” it aptly characterizes the mature flower’s egg yolk colour and the often red bud. Birdsfoot trefoil can be differentiated from Greater birdsfoot trefoil by its smaller stature, lighter green foliage, and solid stem. This creeping, yellow-flowered perennial blooms in grassy locations from May to September.