Lotus brunneri
Appearance
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
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Binomial name | |
Lotus brunneri Webb
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Lotus brunneri is a subshrub in the genus Lotus endemic to Cape Verde.[1]
Description
[edit]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.[2][3]
This species has also been seen trailing depending on region.[3][2][4]
Conservation status
[edit]This species is considered Threatened by the Kew database.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Lotus brunneri Webb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ a b "Lotus brunneri Webb". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ a b "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.