Lotus brunneri | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Subfamily: | Faboideae |
Genus: | Lotus |
Species: | L. brunneri |
Binomial name | |
Lotus brunneri Webb |
Lotus brunneri is a subshrub in the genus Lotus endemic to Cape Verde.
Description
This species is identified by its small green eucalyptus like succulent silvery haired leaves, on a woody stem. the flowers look like classic pea flowers except small, yellow and puffed.
This species has also been seen trailing depending on region.
Conservation status
This species is considered Threatened by the Kew database.
References
- ^ "Lotus brunneri Webb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ "Lotus brunneri Webb". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ "West African Plants - A Photo Guide - Lotus brunneri Webb". www.westafricanplants.senckenberg.de. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- "Image collection of wild vascular plants - Lotus brunneri". Image collection of wild vascular plants. 2021-02-19. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
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