Variety traits
Inflorescence of Bird's-foot Trefoil
Lotus corniculatus L.
Bird's-foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) forms umbellate inflorescences, consisting primarily of 5–6 flowers located in the axils of the upper leaves on long peduncles.
In the reference 4 varieties crop Bird's-foot trefoil, where this is mentioned in the description.
The inflorescence is an umbellate head, less frequently described as a loose raceme. A single inflorescence typically contains from 2 to 8 flowers, which is an important morphological indicator determining the seed yield potential of the plant.
The type of inflorescence and the bright color of the flowers attract insect pollinators, ensuring high honey productivity of the crop. However, the number of flowers and the overall development of inflorescences are not used as strict criteria for variety testing, remaining a stable species characteristic of Lotus corniculatus.
General information about the subject — on the page Inflorescence.
Varieties of Bird's-foot trefoil mentioned in the description
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