Lotus corniculatus

The height of the plant is variable, from 5–20 cm, occasionally more where supported by other plants; the stems can reach up to 50 cm long. It is typically sprawling at the height of the surrounding grassland. It can survive fairly close grazing, trampling, and mowing. It is most often found in sandy soils.  It flowers from June to September. The flowers develop into small pea-like pods or legumes.
The plant  had many common English names in Britain, which are now mostly out of use. These names were often connected with the yellow and orange colour of the flowers, e.g.  'butter and eggs'. One name that is still used is eggs and bacon (or bacon and eggs).
  Lotus corniculatus flowers in southeastern Minnesota (late July 2016)

Lotus Corniculatus

Lotus corniculatus

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