Lotus discolor

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

Lotus discolor is a plant in the genus Lotus . [1]

It is known as Coral Plant on Inaturalist. [2]

Description

The plant has clustered white pea like flowers and small oval hairless leaves.

Contents

The plant has been seen in Nigeria to Ethiopia and S. Africa and surrounding areas. [3] [1]

Subspecies

The USDA recognizes a subspecies, Lotus discolor subsp. mollis. [4]

Conservation status

This species's status is not threatened. [5]

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References

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  2. "Photos of Coral Plant (Lotus discolor) · iNaturalist". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  3. "Flora of Malawi: Species information: individual images: Lotus discolor". www.malawiflora.com. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  4. "ACIR Community". acir.aphis.usda.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  5. "Lotus discolor E.Mey. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-08-07.