Lotus hirsutus
Canary Clover
Also known as: ? incana W.D.J.Koch +18 more
- ? incana W.D.J.Koch
- Bonjeanea hirsuta (L.) Rchb.
- Bonjeanea hirsuta var. hirta (Jord. & Fourr.) Rouy
- Bonjeanea hirsuta var. incana (Ser.) W.D.J.Koch
- Bonjeanea hirsuta var. italica (Jord. & Fourr.) Rouy
- Bonjeanea hirsuta var. retusa Rouy
- Bonjeanea hirsuta var. viridis Sennen
- Bonjeanea hirta Jord. & Fourr.
- Bonjeanea incana (W.D.J.Koch) A.W.Hill, 1926
- Bonjeanea incana (W.D.J.Koch) Rouy
- Bonjeanea venusta Jord. & Fourr.
- Bonjeania hirsuta (L.) Rchb.
- Dorycnium hirsuitum
- Dorycnium hirsutum (L.) Ser.
- Dorycnium hirsutum var. ciliatum Rikli
- Dorycnium hirsutum var. glabrum Sommier
- Dorycnium hirsutum var. hirsutum
- Dorycnium hirsutum var. hirtum (Jord. & Fourr.) Rikli
- Dorycnium hirsutum var. incanum Ser.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Lotus hirsutus (commonly known as Canary Clover) is a shrub within the Fabaceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to 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, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
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)
Germany, Great Britain, Ireland