Lotus arenarius
Lotus arenarius
- Native to:
- Egypt, Morocco, Portugal, Senegal, Spain
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Edwards, Sydenham, 1769?-1819; Lindley, John, 1799-1865,Mentifisto,Droste-Hülshoff, Ferdinand,Norwood, M.A. : Norwood Nurseries,various authors (en.wikipedia.org),Botanicheskiĭ sad (Akademi︠︡ia nauk SSSR : Leningrad, R.S.F.S.R) Fischer, F. E. L Meyer, C. A. (Charles Aloysius), 1909- n 80032575 Trautvetter, E. R,,Opiz, Philipp Maximilian,Hume, Allan Octavian, 1829-1912,Paramount Gardens,Johnson, Cuthbert W. (Cuthbert William), 1799-1878 Emerson, G. (Gouverneur), 1796-1874
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Lotus
- Species:
- Lotus arenarius
- USDA Symbol:
- LOAR9
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal sandy areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Scarification of hard seed coat improves germination. Seeds may benefit from brief hot water treatment.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI