Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glareosus
ID:
212869

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Pugill. Pl. Afr. Bor. Hispan.: 36 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212198

Common Names

  • Glareosus Bird's Foot Trefoil
  • Lotus Glareosus
  • Lotus Species

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Synonyms

  • Lotus corniculatus longepedunculatus Merino [valid]
  • Lotus glareosus glabrescens Boiss. & Reut. [valid]
  • Lotus glareosus villosus Boiss. & Reut. [valid]

Description

Lotus glareosus (also called Bird's-foot trefoil, Common bird's-foot trefoil, and Common lotus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is a perennial herb that grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lotus glareosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful flower that can be used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lotus glareosus has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotus glareosus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lotus glareosus

Lotus glareosus is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Lotus glareosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus glareosus?

Lotus glareosus

What is the common name of Lotus glareosus?

Glistening Bird's-foot

What is the natural habitat of Lotus glareosus?

It is native to Europe, from the British Isles to the Mediterranean region

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:503655-1: Based on the initial data import