Lotus rectus
Greater Badassi
Also known as: Bonjeanea recta (L.) Rchb. +7 more
- Bonjeanea recta (L.) Rchb.
- Bonjeania recta (L.) Rchb.
- Dorycnium rectum (L.) Ser.
- Dorycnium rectum f. glabrum M.Silva
- Dorycnium rectum var. glaber Cavara & Trotter
- Dorycnium rectum var. pauciflorum Ball
- Lotus glomeratus Lam.
- Ortholotus rectus (L.) Fourr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Lotus rectus (commonly known as Greater Badassi) is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Victoria