Lotus parviflorus
Smallflower Bird's Foot Trefoil
Also known as: Dorycnium microcarpum Ser. +15 more
- Dorycnium microcarpum Ser.
- Dorycnium parviflorum (Desf.) Ser.
- Lotus angustissimus subsp. hispidus (Desf. ex DC.) Bonnier & Layens
- Lotus angustissimus var. fallax (Font Quer) O.Bolòs & Vigo
- Lotus angustissimus var. hispidus (Desf. ex DC.) J.J.Rodr.
- Lotus angustissimus var. maior Moris
- Lotus fallax Font Quer
- Lotus hispidus var. fallax (Font Quer) Knoche
- Lotus hispidus var. filiformis (Poir.) Rouy
- Lotus hispidus var. glaberrimus Batt.
- Lotus hispidus var. glabrescens Batt.
- Lotus hispidus var. intermedius Guss.
- Lotus hispidus var. littoralis Rouy
- Lotus hispidus var. major Rouy
- Lotus hispidus var. odoratus Schousb. ex Brand
- Lotus hispidus var. villosus Batt.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Lotus parviflorus (commonly known as Smallflower Bird's-Foot Trefoil) is an annual within the Fabaceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Corse, France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Madeira, Morocco, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany