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Lotus longisiliquosus

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Lotus longisiliquosus
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. longisiliquosus
Binomial name
Lotus longisiliquosus
R.Roem.

Lotus longisiliquosus is a plant in the Lotus genus that is native to The Mediterranean.[1]

It is also known as Judean Bird's Foot Trefoil or לוטוס יהודה in Israel.[2]

Description

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the plant has three to four yellow generic Lotus flowers each with a three margined leaf behind the flowerhead.[3]

The leaves also are three margined, hairless and silvery.[4]

Conservation status

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This plant is considered Least Concern.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Lotus longisiliquosus R.Roem. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  2. ^ "Israel wildflowers: Judean Bird's Foot Trefoil". www.flowersinisrael.com. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  3. ^ a b "Lotus longisiliquosus R.Roem. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  4. ^ "Lotus longisiliquosus". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2024-08-10.