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Lotus castellanus

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Lotus castellanus
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. castellanus
Binomial name
Lotus castellanus
Boiss. & Reut.

Lotus castellanus is a plant in the genus Lotus native from Western France to the Western Mediterranean.[1]

Description

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The flowers of Lotus castellanus are bright yellow on the top and lighter on the bottom.[2]

The small, clustered, oval leaves of Lotus castellanus are about four mm with unspaced small hairs.

The flowers have a small tooth towards the top with a small white end.[3]

Conservation status

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Lotus castellanus is not threatened and can be common in some areas.

References

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  1. ^ "Lotus castellanus Boiss. & Reut. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  2. ^ "Lotus castellanus Boiss. & Reut". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  3. ^ "Occurrence Detail 4145460423". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2024-08-07.