Lotus australis
Australian Trefoil, Barwon River Lotus
Other regional names: Barwon River Lucerne +2 more
- Barwon River Lucerne
- Barwon River Trefoil
- Poison Clover
Also known as: Lotus australis var. normalis Domin
- Lotus australis var. normalis Domin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Lotus australis (commonly known as Australian trefoil or Barwon River lotus) is a herbaceous perennial within the Fabaceae family. It originates in Tropical Asia and Australasia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms