Some Common Plants of Upper Newport Bay

Bird's Foot Trefoil  (Lotus corniculatus)
Plant: Perennial, branched with branches 4 to 20 inches long trailing on the ground.
Flowers: Pea-like with 3 to 6 in a cluster with bright yellow petals 3/8 inch long.
Leaf: Oblong in clusters of three, 1/2 inch long.
Flowering period:
May to September
Can be found here: 
Back Bay Drive
Native Plant: No Halophyte:  No
Family Name: Pea
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Date: 12/27/2009