Lotus benoistii

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Lotus benoistii
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Lotus
Species:
L. benoistii
Binomial name
Lotus benoistii
(Maire) Lassen
Synonyms [2]
  • Benedictella benoistii Maire

Lotus benoistii is a plant in the genus Lotus endemic to Morocco. [2]

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Description

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

This species is considered Critically Endangered by the Red List.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. 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.
  2. 1 2 "Lotus benoistii". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  3. "Lotus benoistii". Global Biodiversity Information Facility . Retrieved 2024-08-15.