Lotus brunneri

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Lotus brunneri
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Lotus
Species:
L. brunneri
Binomial name
Lotus brunneri
Webb

Lotus brunneri also known as Piorno is a subshrub in the genus Lotus endemic to Cape Verde. [1] [2]

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Description

This species is identified by its small green eucalyptus like succulent silvery haired leaves, on a woody stem. the flowers look like classic pea flowers except small, yellow and puffed. [3] [4]

This species has also been seen trailing depending on region. [4] [3] [5]

Conservation status

This species is considered Threatened by the Kew database. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Lotus brunneri Webb". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  2. "Historia Natural de la Macaronesia". www.macaronesian.org. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
  3. 1 2 "Lotus brunneri Webb". Global Biodiversity Information Facility . Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  4. 1 2 "West African Plants - A Photo Guide - Lotus brunneri Webb". www.westafricanplants.senckenberg.de. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  5. "Image collection of wild vascular plants - Lotus brunneri". Image collection of wild vascular plants. 2021-02-19. Retrieved 2024-08-13.