Lotus edulis
Edible Bird's Foot Trefoil
Also known as: Krokeria oligoceratos Moench +5 more
- Krokeria oligoceratos Moench
- Lotus cervinus Pourr. ex Willk. & Lange
- Lotus edulis var. brachycarpus Rouy
- Lotus edulis var. subannularis Rouy
- Lotus edulus L.
- Mullaghera edulis (L.) Bubani
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Lotus edulis (commonly known as Edible Bird's-foot Trefoil) is an annual belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
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., Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia