Lotus broussonetii
Species of plant
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Lotus broussonetii is a plant in the Lotus genus endemic to the Canary Islands, where it is native to the islands of Gran Canaria and Tenerife.[1]
| Lotus broussonetii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Lotus |
| Species: | L. broussonetii |
| Binomial name | |
| Lotus broussonetii Choisy ex Ser. | |
Description
This species is identified by its being a leafy shrub, with leaves three lobed and about an inch across each. The flowers are heavily clustered and white. This plant is also a standing shrub.[2]
Conservation status
This species is considered Threatened by the Kew database.
