I was about to pass a huge patch of what I thought was Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot Trefoil) when it occurred to me that it was just a bit early for such a large amount in full flower and I should take a closer look. Although the flower colour is similar to that of L. corniculatus, close up you can see the quite different shaped leaves and habit of the plant. It likes dry limestone habitats which exactly describes the rocky cliffs on which it thrives here.
Great Orme, May 5th 2005
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