Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
212937

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh11: 509 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212266

Common Names

  • Lotus mollis
  • Common Lotus
  • Mollis Lotus

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Description

Lotus mollis (also called Soft Bird's-foot Trefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lotus mollis is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, inflammation, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a food additive.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lotus mollis is a yellow, 5-petaled bloom that is about 1 inch in diameter. The seed is round and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotus mollis is a perennial herbaceous plant 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 mollis

Lotus mollis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Lotus mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus mollis?

Lotus mollis

What are the common names of Lotus mollis?

Soft Bird's-foot Trefoil and Soft Lotus

What is the habitat of Lotus mollis?

It is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky hillsides

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