Lotus palustris
Lotus palustris
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Greece, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, North Caucasus, Palestine, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Türkiye, Yemen
iNaturalist: © uriah (iNaturalist #6821090)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Lotus
- Species:
- Lotus palustris
- USDA Symbol:
- LOPA4
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- 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
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in marshy areas and wetlands