Birdsfoot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) | Triple 5 Plant Codex

# Birdsfoot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) | Triple 5 Plant Codex ## Identification Block - **Accepted Scientific Name:** *Lotus corniculatus* - **Family:** Fabaceae - **Common Names:** Birdsfoot Trefoil - **Scope Statement:** This page covers *Lotus corniculatus* in the context of the Triple 5 Plant Codex for pasture and forage management in TN/KY. ## Required Page Structure ### 1. Overview Birdsfoot Trefoil is a non-native species relevant to forage systems in the Mid-South. It is classified under the Fabaceae family and is commonly used in forage, pasture applications. ### 6. Toxicity and Animal Interaction - **Toxicity Level:** None - **Species Affected:** none - **Exposure Scenarios:** Management should account for none toxicity risk, especially for none. ### 11. Homestead Decision Guidance **Maintain.** Decision based on none toxicity and invasive status. ### 12. Source Reference Appendix - [USDA PLANTS Profile](https://plants.usda.gov/home/search?query=Lotus%20corniculatus) - [UT Extension - Forage Guides](https://utextension.tennessee.edu/) - [UK Extension - Forage Resources](https://forages.ca.uky.edu/) ## Structured Data - **Title:** Birdsfoot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) | Triple 5 Plant Codex - **Slug:** birdsfoot-trefoil - **Common Name:** Birdsfoot Trefoil - **Scientific Name:** Lotus corniculatus - **Family:** Fabaceae - **Categories:** forage, pasture - **Toxicity Level:** none - **Animals Affected:** none - **Invasive Status:** invasive - **Native Status:** non-native