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Lotus alpinus
Species of legume From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lotus alpinus, common name alpine bird's-foot trefoil, is a species of legume in the family Fabaceae.
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Description
L. alpinus can reach a height of 2–10 cm (0.79–3.94 in). It is a perennial herbaceous plant, typically sprawling horizontally at the height of the surrounding grassland or rocky surfaces. The base of its stem is woody. Flowers are pea flower-shaped and may be yellow, orange, or reddish. They bloom from May to August
Distribution
L. alpinus is a species of the mountain regions of the southern Europe (Austria, Germany, Switzerland, former Yugoslavia, Italy, France, and Spain), particularly the Alps and the Pyrenees.
Habitat
Alpine bird's-foot trefoil can be found in subalpine or alpine pastures and rocky areas, at elevation of 1,700–2,700 m (5,600–8,900 ft) above sea level.
References
- Pignatti S. - Flora d'Italia (3 voll.) - Edagricole - 1982
- Biolib
External links
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