Lotus arabicus is a plant in the genus Lotus native to Africa and India.[1][2]
| Lotus arabicus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Lotus |
| Species: | L. arabicus
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| Binomial name | |
| Lotus arabicus | |
Description
editThis plant is identified by its hairless leaves and stems, and pink flowers. The leaves of this plant are semi folded occasionally.[3]
Habitat
editThis plant is found in desert and sandy soil as well as the banks of the Nile river.[4]
Toxicity
editThis plant is highly poisonous to livestock including goats and horses.[5]
Conservation status and lifecycle
editThis plant is not threatened and annual.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Lotus arabicus Sol. ex L. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ V Singh; P J Singh (1982). "Lotus arabicus L. - New to Indian Flora". Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India. 24 (1–4): 209–211. ISSN 0976-5069. Wikidata Q101074079.
- ^ "Lotus arabicus". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ "Lotus arabicus L." Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ "The nature and origin of the poison of Lotus arabicus. Preliminary notice". Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. 67 (435–441): 224–226. 1901-02-28. doi:10.1098/rspl.1900.0022. ISSN 0370-1662.
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