Lotus corniculatus – birdsfoot trefoil – is a plant encountered both in plain and in mountain, in the temperate zone. In the alternative medicine, are used its flowers, stems and leaves. It is harvested only in the hot days, with strong sun. The infusion of this plant has sedative properties (used in anxiety, insomnia) and antispasmodic actions.
The image was captured with a Nikon D60 camera and Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX lens, using these settings: focal length – 55 mm, exposure time – 1/400 sec, ISO – 100, F number – F/8.