Birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)
Appearance: Perennial herbaceous plant, 12 - 24" tall; the clover-like plant has a sprawling growth pattern.
Leaves: Three clover-like leaflets on a short stem with two additional leaflets at the base of the stem.
Flowers: Yellow pea-like flowers occur typically in flat-topped clusters of 3 -12, 0.5" long flowers which are sometimes tinged with red. Blooms most of the summer.
Seeds: One-inch long brown seed pods are produced in clusters, resembling a bird's foot.