Lotus herbaceus
Lotus herbaceus
- Native to:
- Albania | Algeria | Baleares | Bulgaria | Corse | Czechia-Slovakia | France | Greece | Iran | Italy | Krym | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Sardegna | Sicilia | Spain | Transcaucasus | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe | Ukraine
iNaturalist: © angelos_tsevremes (iNaturalist #220773841)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Lotus
- Species:
- Lotus herbaceus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
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
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 14–30 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Scarify seed coat and cold stratify for 2-4 weeks to improve germination.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash