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Lotus holosericeus

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Lotus holosericeus
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. holosericeus
Binomial name
Lotus holosericeus
Webb & Berthel.

Lotus holosericeus is a plant in the genus Lotus endemic to the Canary Islands (Gran Canaria).[1]

Description

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This species is a subshrub with hairy leaves, small vetch-like flowers, with the top lined through and the bottom looking of that of a normal pea family plant. the hairs on the leaves are greyish and the leaves are the color of sagebrush.[1][2]

Conservation status

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This species is considered Threatened by the Kew database.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Lotus holosericeus Webb & Berthel. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  2. ^ "Lotus holosericeus". www.floradecanarias.com. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  3. ^ "Lotus holosericeus Webb & Berthel. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-08-17.