Edible bird's-foot-trefoil

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Lotus edulis

Edible bird's-foot-trefoil, a reference photo
Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Lotus edulis is a species of annual herb in the family Fabaceae ativ to the Mediterranean. They have a self-supporting growth form and compound, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 0.14 m.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Edible bird's-foot-trefoil being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Lotus
Species
Lotus edulis

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