Birdsfoot trefoil
Lotus corniculatus
A perennial forage legume grown for grazing and hay, valued for its tolerance of poor and acidic soils.
Family
Fabaceae
Temperature
15-25°C (absolute 3-30°C)
Rainfall
600-1000mm (absolute 350-1900mm)
Altitude
2400m
Soil pH
6-7 (absolute 4.5-8.2)
Soil types
Tolerates poor, acidic, and low-fertility soils.