| Lotus benoistii | |
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| Conservation status | |
 Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Lotus |
| Species: | L. benoistii |
| Binomial name | |
| Lotus benoistii (Maire) Lassen | |
| Synonyms | |
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Lotus benoistii is a plant in the genus Lotus endemic to Morocco.
Description
This species is identified by its beak like dark to light green seedheads. This species has five lobes per leaf, and spreads on a trailing stem. The flowers are small and yellow, with red tips looking like finch beaks.
Conservation status
This species is considered Critically Endangered by the Red List.
References
- Rhazi, L.; Grillas, P.; Rhazi, M. (2010). "Lotus benoistii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T164170A5763521. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T164170A5763521.en. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Lotus benoistii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- "Lotus benoistii". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
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| Lotus benoistii | |
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