Lotus holosericeus
Appearance
Lotus holosericeus | |
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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. holosericeus
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Binomial name | |
Lotus holosericeus Webb & Berthel.
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Lotus holosericeus is a plant in the genus Lotus endemic to the Canary Islands (Gran Canaria).[1]
Description
[edit]This species is a subshrub with hairy leaves, small vetch-like flowers, with the top lined through and the bottom looking of that of a normal pea family plant. the hairs on the leaves are greyish and the leaves are the color of sagebrush.[1][2]
Conservation status
[edit]This species is considered Threatened by the Kew database.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Lotus holosericeus Webb & Berthel. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ "Lotus holosericeus". www.floradecanarias.com. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ "Lotus holosericeus Webb & Berthel. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-08-17.