Lotus arabicus explained

Lotus arabicus is a plant in the genus Lotus native to Africa and India.^[1]

Description

This plant is identified by its hairless leaves and stems, and pink flowers. The leaves of this plant are semi folded occasionally.^[2]

Habitat

This plant is found in desert and sandy soil as well as the banks of the Nile river.^[3]

Toxicity

This plant is highly poisonous to livestock including goats and horses.^[4]

Conservation status and lifecycle

This plant is not threatened and annual.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lotus arabicus Sol. ex L. Plants of the World Online Kew Science . 2024-08-10 . Plants of the World Online . en.
2. Lotus arabicus . 5356903 . 2024-08-10 . en.
3. Web site: Lotus arabicus L. . 2024-08-10 . Smithsonian Institution . en.
4. 1901-02-28 . The nature and origin of the poison of Lotus arabicus. Preliminary notice . Proceedings of the Royal Society of London . en . 67 . 435-441 . 224–226 . 10.1098/rspl.1900.0022 . 0370-1662.