Lotus maritimus — a medium houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Lotus maritimus

Lotus Maritimus

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Lotus maritimus is a species of plant in the legume family, native to Europe, Africa and temperate Asia. It is one of several species known as dragon's teeth.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Lotus
Family
Fabaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
10 cm to 40 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 49 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
3.05 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Summer
Native Area
Turkey, Austria, Tunisia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Poland, Croatia, Slovenia, Morocco, Ukraine, Russia, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Estonia, Albania, Algeria, Romania, France
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Asparagus Trefoil en Dragon's Teeth en Square-Podded Bird's Foot Trefoil en Winged pea
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Lotus maritimus leaf
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Lotus maritimus leaf
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Lotus maritimus flower
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Lotus maritimus flower
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Lotus maritimus fruit
PLATE 05 · fruit
Lotus maritimus fruit
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ALSO IN THE LIBRARY

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