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Birdsfoot Trefoil
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Birdsfoot Trefoil

Lotus corniculatus

Honeybees forage on birdsfoot trefoil primarily for its nutritious pollen and abundant nectar, which can contribute to surplus honey production during the summer flow. Peak bloom typically hits in June and July, providing consistent forage over several months. It spreads aggressively and is considered invasive in some U.S. states, requiring careful management to avoid displacing native plants.

Nectarhigh
Pollenhigh
BloomMay–September
USDA zones4-9
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeEurasia — naturalized in North America
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