Lotus glaucus (Glaucus Lotus, Glaucus Bird's Foot, Bird's Foot)

Kingdom:

Plantae

Phylum:

Angiosperms

Order:

Fabales

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Lotus

Species:

glaucus

ID:

1054475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
tro

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew.3: 92 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053813

Common Names

Glaucus Lotus
Glaucus Bird's Foot
Bird's Foot

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Description

Lotus glaucus (also called Glaucous Bird's-foot Trefoil, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is a perennial plant with yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in dry, sandy or rocky soils, and can be found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lotus glaucus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-bacterial properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lotus glaucus sub. glaucus
Lotus glaucus var. erythrorhizus (Bolle) Brand
Lotus glaucus var. floridus (Lowe) Brand
Lotus glaucus sub. salvagensis (R.P.Murray) Sandral & D.D.Sokoloff

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lotus glaucus is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotus glaucus is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. When propagating by division, it is best to divide the clumps in spring or early summer. The divided clumps should be planted in a well-drained soil.