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Lotus laricus

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Lotus laricus
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. laricus
Binomial name
Lotus laricus
Rech.f., Aellen & Esfand.

Lotus laricus is a plant native to Iran, Oman, Pakistan in the genus Lotus. It is an upright perennial to a trailing annual.[1]

Identification and records

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There are only two records of this species recorded by the GBIF.

The flowers are a dark orange and the leaves are small, oval and hairless. The flowers are single spaced.[2]

The NRL for the UAE shows only one record. The habitat of this species is most likely irrigated or disturbed habitats.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Lotus laricus Rech.f., Aellen & Esfand. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  2. ^ "Lotus laricus". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  3. ^ "Lotus laricus | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants | National Red List". www.nationalredlist.org. Retrieved 2024-08-10.