Lotus arinagensis is a perennial plant in the genus Lotus endemic to the Canary Islands.[1]
| Lotus arinagensis | |
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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. arinagensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Lotus arinagensis Bramwell
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Description
editThis species is identified by its woody stems and leaves and massive trailing habit. The mature leaves are very thinly spaced and sized. The flowers stick up in the normal lotus form in clusters of two to four.[2] This species has unique seed heads looking like a sword with a spiked holder.[3]
Conservation status
editThis species is considered Threatened by the Kew database.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Lotus arinagensis Bramwell". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ "Lotus arinagensis Bramwell". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ "Lotus arinagensis Bramwell (World flora)". Pl@ntNet. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
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