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Lotus becquetii

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Lotus becquetii
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. becquetii
Binomial name
Lotus becquetii
Boutique

Lotus becquetii is a plant in the genus Lotus, native to South Sudan.[1]

Description

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This plant is identified by its white pealike flowers that look like ballerina slippers, clustered around each other in a circle with a red base. This plant has hairless stems and has small circular leaves.[2]

Conservation status

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This plant is Least Concern.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Lotus becquetii Boutique | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
  2. ^ "African Plants - A Photo Guide - Lotus becquetii Boutique". www.africanplants.senckenberg.de. Retrieved 2024-08-11.