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Lotus chazaliei

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Lotus chazaliei
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. chazaliei
Binomial name
Lotus chazaliei
H.Boissieu

Lotus chazaliei is a plant in the genus Lotus endemic to Morocco with some reports from the Sahara.[1][2]

Description

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this plant has orange to bright yellow pea like flowers, that are clustered in threes. The plant is trailing with small circular hairy leaves. the seeds are distinct and brownish purple, coming off a hairy base. The entire plant except for the seeds and flowers is covered in thick white hairs.[2]

Conservation status

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This plant is a perennial and has no status on the IUCN Red List.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Lotus chazaliei H.Boissieu | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  2. ^ a b "Lotus chazaliei". teline.fr - Plant Biodiversity of South-Western Morocco. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  3. ^ "Lotus chazaliei H.Boissieu". wordlflora.