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Lotus tetraphyllus L. trib. Loteae 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesLotus tetraphyllus L. trib. Loteae
BibliographySyst. Veg. [J.A.Murray, ed.] ed. 13. 2: 575 (1774)
Native RangeBaleares
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsteppes
Altitude30-1000m
Descriptiondensely sericeous, woody-based, leaves 4-merous, lower leaflet elliptic, upper leaflets triangular or obcordate, mucronate, flowers solitary, 7-10mm long
Size10-20cm
Coloryellow, whitish
Bloomspring
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, dark, moist, germ. 1 month, 18-21°C
cuttings in late spring and late summer
SynonymsLotus tetraphyllus var. artaensis L.Chodat
Lotus tetraphyllus var. formentorica L.Chodat
Lotus tetraphyllus var. minoricensis L.Chodat
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (BAL Baleares)
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