- Aleister Crowley (1876-1947), born Edward Alexander Crowley, was an influential English occultist, provacateur, hedonist, mountaineer, chess player, and artist dubbed “The Wickedest Man in the World.” His motto was “Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law; love is the law, love under will.” He is known for his occult writing and drug experimentation. Also noted for appearing on the cover of The Beatles’ Sergeant Pepper album, drawing the interest of Jimmy Page, and being the subject of the Ozzy Osbourne song “Mr. Crowley.” Not to be confused with Anthony J. Crowley.
- Lotus corniculatus L. (plants.sc.egov.usda.gov)
Birdsfoot trefoil is a moderately long-lived herbaceous perennial legume. It has a well developed, branching, tap-like root with side roots near the soil surface. Most cultivars are erect and grow to a height of 2 to 3 feet. The stems are slender, branch well, and are moderately leafy. Leaves are smooth and consist of 5 leaflets. The bloom is made up of a cluster of bright yellow flowers arranged in a whorl at the end of the flowering stems. When ripe, the brown seed pods extend outward from the stalk and look like a bird’s foot. The plant remains green and succulent during and after seed ripening. There are an average of 375,000 seeds per pound.