Lotus cruentus explained

Lotus cruentus, the redflower lotus, is a species of Lotus native to Australia.^{[1] [2]}

Description

This species is a small, hairy leaved, trailing annual creeper, that grows near areas where water dries up. The flowers are pink or red, pealike, and sometimes streaked with lighter colors.^[3]

Conservation status

This species is classified as not threatened.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Western Australian Herbarium . Biodiversity and Conservation Science . Florabase—the Western Australian Flora . 2024-08-16 . florabase.dbca.wa.gov.au . en.
2. Web site: Australia . Atlas of Living . Species: Lotus cruentus (Pink-Flower Tefoil) . 2024-08-16 . bie.ala.org.au . en-AU.
3. Web site: PlantNET - FloraOnline . 2024-08-16 . plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au.