Lotus alianus is a rare plant from the genus Lotus endemic to Cabo Verde. It is identified by its small seed pods and very long leaves. The leaves and stems are antrorsely strigose, supported by a strong taproot.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Lotus |
| Species: | L. alianus
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| Binomial name | |
| Lotus alianus J.H.Kirkbr.
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The flowers of Lotus alianus are small and flattened, with 2mm long wing shaped petals. The flowers have a small joined, base with small, spaced out hairs.[1]
This species is one of many endemic Lotus species discovered in this area.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Kirkbirde, Jr., Joseph H. (2010). "Lotus alianus, A New Species From Cabo Verde and Nomenclatural Notes on Lotus Section Pedrosia (Fabaceae)" (PDF). Pakistan Journal of Botany. 42: 1–10.
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