Lotus argyrodes explained

Lotus argyrodes is a plant species in the genus Lotus endemic to the Azores and Madeira Islands.[1]

Description

This species is a subshrub with succulent leaves each with fine hairs. The flowers have a red wing and a yellow beak, looking swanlike, along with a preseadhead flower part. the leaves are oval when mature.[2]

This species also has green hairless seed pods that stick upright off the old leaves.[3]

Conservation status

This species is actually considered Least Concern by the Kew database.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lotus argyrodes R.P.Murray Plants of the World Online Kew Science . 2024-08-12 . Plants of the World Online . en.
  2. Web site: Occurrence Detail 4399882037 . 2024-08-12 . www.gbif.org . en.
  3. Web site: Occurrence Detail 4137663705 . 2024-08-12 . www.gbif.org . en.