Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graecus
ID:
210012

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl.: 101 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209341

Common Names

  • Lotus graecus
  • Greek Bird's-Foot Trefoil
  • Graecus Bird's-Foot Trefoil

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Synonyms

  • Bonjeanea graeca (L.) Griseb. [valid]
  • Dorycnium graecum (L.) Ser. [valid]
  • Dorycnium latifolium Willd. [valid]
  • Lotus belgradicus Forssk. [valid]
  • Bonjeanea kotschyi Boiss. & Reut. [valid]
  • Dorycnium ibericum Willd. [valid]
  • Dorycnium kotschyi Boiss. [valid]
  • Dorycnium vexillare Boiss. [invalid]
  • Lotus latifolius (Willd.) Sm. [valid]

Description

Lotus graecus (also called Greek bird's-foot trefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and stony places.

Uses & Benefits

Lotus graecus is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lotus graecus has yellow flowers that are small and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotus graecus is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lotus graecus

Lotus graecus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Lotus graecus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus graecus?

Lotus graecus

What is the common name of Lotus graecus?

Greek Lotus

What is the family of Lotus graecus?

Fabaceae

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