Lotus castellanus
| Lotus castellanus | |
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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. castellanus |
| Binomial name | |
| Lotus castellanus Boiss. & Reut. | |
Lotus castellanus, also known as Flea Grass is a plant in the genus Lotus native from Western France to the Western Mediterranean.[1][2]
Description
The flowers of Lotus castellanus are bright yellow on the top and lighter on the bottom.[3]
The small, clustered, oval leaves of Lotus castellanus are about four mm with unspaced small hairs.
The flowers have a small tooth towards the top with a small white end.[4]
Conservation status
Lotus castellanus is not threatened and can be common in some areas.
References
- ^ "Lotus castellanus Boiss. & Reut. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ "Lotus castellanus". www.florandalucia.es. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
- ^ "Lotus castellanus Boiss. & Reut". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ "Occurrence Detail 4145460423". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2024-08-07.