Lotus herbaceus is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the genus Lotus of the family Fabaceae. The species includes the plants formerly called Dorycnium herbaceum and Dorycnium jordanii.[1] The flowering period extends from May through July.

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized:[1]

  • Lotus herbaceus subsp. gracilis (Jord.) Jauzein; synonyms include Dorycnium jordanii Loret & Barrandon – coast of the western Mediterranean, both Europe and Africa[2]
  • Lotus herbaceus subsp. herbaceus; synonyms include Dorycnium herbaceum Vill. – southern and eastern Europe through Turkey to the Caucasus[3]

Distribution

Lotus herbaceus can be found in southern and eastern Europe through Turkey to the Caucasus. It also extends into northern Africa.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Lotus herbaceus (Vill.) Jauzein", Plants of the World Online, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2018-10-03
  2. ^ a b "Lotus herbaceus subsp. gracilis (Jord.) Jauzein", Plants of the World Online, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2018-10-04
  3. ^ a b "Lotus herbaceus subsp. herbaceus", Plants of the World Online, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, archived from the original on October 4, 2018, retrieved 2018-10-04
  • Pignatti S. - Flora d'Italia - Edagricole – 1982


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorycnium_herbaceum
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