Lotus arabicus | |
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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. arabicus |
Binomial name | |
Lotus arabicus |
Lotus arabicus or Arabian Lotus is a plant in the genus Lotus native to Africa, the Arabian peninsula, and India. [1] [2]
This plant is identified by its hairless leaves and stems, and pink flowers. The leaves of this plant are semi folded occasionally. [3]
This plant is found in desert and sandy soil as well as the banks of the Nile river. [4]
This plant is highly poisonous to livestock including goats and horses. [5]
This plant is not threatened and annual. [1]