Lotus benoistii
Appearance
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Subfamily: | Faboideae |
Genus: | Lotus |
Species: | L. benoistii
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Binomial name | |
Lotus benoistii (Maire) Lassen
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Lotus benoistii is a plant in the genus Lotus endemic to Morocco.[2]
Description
[edit]This species is identified by its beak like dark to light green seedheads. This species has five lobes per leaf, and spreads on a trailing stem. The flowers are small and yellow, with red tips looking like finch beaks.[3]
Conservation status
[edit]This species is considered Critically Endangered by the Red List.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Rhazi, L.; Grillas, P.; Rhazi, M. (2010). "Lotus benoistii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T164170A5763521. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T164170A5763521.en. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Lotus benoistii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Lotus benoistii". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2024-08-15.