Lotus japonicus
Also known as: Lotus corniculatus f. hirtellus Nakai +3 more
- Lotus corniculatus f. hirtellus Nakai
- Lotus corniculatus f. semibarbatus Nakai
- Lotus corniculatus subsp. japonicus (Regel) H.Ohashi
- Lotus corniculatus var. japonicus Regel
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Lotus japonicus is an annual or biennial within the Fabaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Japan, Korea, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan