Lotus corniculatus aka Bird's Foot Trefoil

Lotus corniculatus, also known as common bird's-foot trefoil, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the pea family Fabaceae. It is native to grasslands in temperate Eurasia and North Africa. The plant grows up to 20cm in height and has a lax habit. Its stem can be recumbent, ascending, or ascending. The leaves are trifoliate, with one pair below a terminal trio. The yellow-colored pea flowers emerge from heads of red-tinged buds and provide a good source of nectar for bees. The plant's seed pods are long and slim. It is often used as forage and as food for livestock due to its nonbloating properties. Lotus corniculatus is also a larval food source for some moths and is known for improving soil fertility. It is commonly used for lawns, landscaping ravines, and wastelands, as it is resistant to trampling and can tolerate poor stony soils. Additionally, it is a honey plant. Overall, Lotus corniculatus is a useful plant in various contexts.