Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aduncus
ID:
214504

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Nyman

Source:
ildis

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Syll. Fl. Eur.: 298 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213833

Common Names

  • Lotus aduncus
  • Aduncus Bird's-foot Trefoil
  • Aduncus Lotus

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Synonyms

  • Tetragonolobus aduncus Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Lotus aduncus (also called Bird's-foot trefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, disturbed habitats such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Lotus aduncus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lotus aduncus is a yellow-green pea-like flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, delicate and have a white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotus aduncus is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in early spring. The plants will reach a height of up to 3 feet and will produce small, fragrant flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white. Deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Lotus aduncus

Lotus aduncus is native to Europe and can be found in parts of France, Spain, and Italy.

Lotus aduncus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus aduncus?

Lotus aduncus

What is the common name of Lotus aduncus?

Hook-leaved Lotus

What is the habitat of Lotus aduncus?

Grassland, woodland, and hedgerows

Species in the Lotus genus

Lotus borbasii, Lotus sessilifolius, Lotus aegeus, Lotus berthelotii, Lotus australis, Lotus cruentus, Lotus lanuginosus, Lotus laricus, Lotus argyrodes, Lotus arinagensis, Lotus broussonetii, Lotus callis-viridis, Lotus dumetorum, Lotus emeroides, Lotus eremiticus, Lotus kunkelii, Lotus macranthus, Lotus mascaensis, Lotus spectabilis, Lotus campylocladus, Lotus holosericeus, Lotus lancerottensis, Lotus loweanus, Lotus spartioides, Lotus hebranicus, Lotus stepposus, Lotus burttii, Lotus divaricatus, Lotus glacialis, Lotus rechingeri, Lotus compactus, Lotus tenuis, Lotus graecus, Lotus dorycnium, Lotus peczoricus, Lotus ucrainicus, Lotus hirsutus, Lotus rectus, Lotus arabicus, Lotus arenarius, Lotus assakensis, Lotus becquetii, Lotus benoistii, Lotus biflorus, Lotus castellanus, Lotus chazaliei, Lotus conimbricensis, Lotus conjugatus, Lotus requienii, Lotus corniculatus,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Fredrik Nyman (1820-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nyman' in the authors string.
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:503443-1: Based on the initial data import