This is a small often prostrate and insignificant member of the clover family which has small yellow flowers. It can be confused with Medicago lupulina (Black Medick) which usually has a sharp point at the apex of the leaf but the distinguishing feature is the black knobbly fruits. Unfortunately it was too early in the year to show fruits and flowers on this particular T. dubium. Apart from some places in the highlands this plant is found all over the British Isles and will grow at the seaside like this one or on waste land, verges, paths - almost anywhere.
Pensarn Beach Abergele, 25th April 2005
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Added on December 11th 2005