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Lotus arenarius

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Lotus arenarius
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Lotus
Species:
L. arenarius
Binomial name
Lotus arenarius
Brot

Lotus arenarius is a trailing plant in the Lotus genus ranging from Central & S. Portugal to S. Spain, Morocco, and Senegal.[1]

Identification

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This plant is identified by its three spaced out pealike leaves and hairy stems that almost look sandy. The five clustered flower heads have hairs on the forked base giving way to small yellow pealike flowers.[2]

This plant has smooth to hairy leaves depending on where it is found.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Lotus arenarius Brot". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  2. ^ "Lotus arenarius". teline.fr - Plant Biodiversity of South-Western Morocco. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  3. ^ "Lotus arenarius". www.freenatureimages.eu. Retrieved 2024-08-09.