bird's-foot trefoil

Also known as Common Bird's-Foot Trefoil, Eggs and Bacon, Birdsfoot Deervetch

Bright yellow clusters of pea-like blossoms streaked with orange give bird's-foot trefoil its cheerful appearance and traditional nickname, eggs and bacon. Its common name describes the dark, radiating seed pods that resemble a tiny bird's foot clinging to the stem. As a nitrogen-fixing legume, this plant enriches surrounding soil while providing vital nectar for wild pollinators and host foliage for butterfly caterpillars.