Lotus krylovii
Lotus krylovii
- Native to:
- Afghanistan | China | Iran | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Pakistan | Russia | Tadzhikistan | Transcaucasus | Turkmenistan | Ukraine | Uzbekistan
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Lotus
- Species:
- Lotus krylovii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- 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
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 14–30 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; scarification may improve germination.
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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Try A. We have no information on this species. We sometimes provide an informed guess about which approach you should try. Let us know what is successful. Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard water and any seeds that remain floating. * chip seeds with scalpel