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Lotus jacobaeus

St James' Trefoil, St. James's Trefoil
Also known as: Lotus atropurpureus DC. +7 more
  • Lotus atropurpureus DC.
  • Lotus jacobaeus var. luteus A.Chev.
  • Lotus jacobaeus var. villosus A.Chev.
  • Lotus lanatus C.Sm.
  • Lotus linearis Walp.
  • Lotus lugubris Salisb.
  • Lotus melilotoides Webb
  • Lotus tristis Moench
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Found natively in Africa, Lotus jacobaeus (commonly known as St James' Trefoil or St. James's trefoil) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Verde

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