Lotus brunneri
| Lotus brunneri | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Lotus |
| Species: | L. brunneri
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| Binomial name | |
| Lotus brunneri Webb
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Lotus brunneri also known as Piorno is a subshrub in the genus Lotus endemic to Cape Verde.[1][2]
Description
This species is identified by its small green eucalyptus like succulent silvery haired leaves, on a woody stem. the flowers look like classic pea flowers except small, yellow and puffed.[3][4]
This species has also been seen trailing depending on region.[4][3][5]
Conservation status
This species is considered Threatened by the Kew database.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Lotus brunneri Webb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ "Historia Natural de la Macaronesia". www.macaronesian.org. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
- ^ a b "Lotus brunneri Webb". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ a b "West African Plants - A Photo Guide - Lotus brunneri Webb". www.westafricanplants.senckenberg.de. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ "Image collection of wild vascular plants - Lotus brunneri". Image collection of wild vascular plants. 2021-02-19. Retrieved 2024-08-13.