Lotus dorycnium, previously known by the synonym Dorycnium pentaphyllum,[1] common names: prostrate Canary clover and badassi,[2] is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the genus Lotus of the family Fabaceae.[1]

Lotus dorycnium
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Lotus
Species:
L. dorycnium
Binomial name
Lotus dorycnium
Synonyms[1]
  • Dorycnium pentaphyllum Scop.

Description

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Lotus dorycnium reaches an average height of 10–70 centimetres (3.9–27.6 in). The stems and the branches are woody. The leaves are composed by five segments and are hairy on both sides. Flowers are small and white, in terminal umbels of 5–20 flowers on a short stalk. The flowering period extends from May until July. The fruits are ovoid reddish-brown legumes 3–6 millimetres (0.12–0.24 in) long containing one or two seeds.

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Distribution

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Lotus dorycnium has a broadly Mediterranean distribution.[1]

Habitat

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These plants prefer semi-arid hills, sunny and dry pastures and Mediterranean environment and tolerates all soil types. They can be found at an altitude of 0–1,300 metres (0–4,265 ft).

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Lotus dorycnium L." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2018-10-03.
  2. ^ BSBI List 2007 (xls). Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  • Pignatti S. - Flora d'Italia - Edagricole – 1982
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