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Lotus glaucus Aiton  
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesLotus glaucus Aiton 
BibliographyHort. Kew. 3: 92 (1789)
Native RangeMadeira
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks
Descriptionvery ramose, appresed hirsute, leaves alternate, succulent, leaflets obovate to oblanceolate, flowers of 1-3 in sparse inflorescence, calyx campanulate, corolla 10-15mm
Size5-15cm
Coloryellow, orange
Bloomspring, early summer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, dark, moist, germ. 1 month, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsLotus glaucus var. canariensis Brand
Pedrosia florida var. sulphurea Lowe
Pedrosia glauca (Aiton) Lowe
Pedrosia glauca var. dubia Lowe
Pedrosia gauca var. intricata Lowe
Territory2 Africa
     21 Macaronesia (MDR Madeira)
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