Lotus gomerythus is a plant in the genus Lotus.

Lotus gomerythus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Lotus
Species:
L. gomerythus
Binomial name
Lotus gomerythus
A.Portero, J.Martín-Carbajal & R.Mesa

Lotus gomerythus is endemic to the Canary Islands.[1][2]

Description

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Lotus gomerythus is identified by its semi succulent leaves looking much like that of a plant in the family Aizoaceae. the big differentiator is that the leaves have a whitish base, are clustered near the top, and have microscopic hairs on the bases and tops. The flowers of Lotus gomerythus are dark orange and are best described as pelican beak shaped.[1]

Conservation status

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Lotus gomerythus is classified as threatened by the Kew database.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b sbadmin (2023-02-27). "Lotus gomerythus, un endemismo de la Gomera del que sólo queda un individuo". SEBiCoP (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  2. ^ a b "Lotus gomerythus A.Portero, J.Martín-Carbajal & R.Mesa". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-08-08.