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Lotus lanuginosus Lotus lanuginosus is a perennial of the extrme desert. It sprouts and blooms only in rainy years. S Israel, S Negev, edge of Seiifim plain Geotagged,Israel,Lotus lanuginosus,Winter Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Lotus lanuginosus

Lotus lanuginosus is a perennial of the extrme desert. It sprouts and blooms only in rainy years. S Israel, S Negev, edge of Seiifim plain

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    The stem is so hairy!! I wonder if the hairs help collect water? Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Ori Fragman Sapir's profile
      Ori Fragman Sapir
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      The hair decrease water loss form the stem surface Posted 6 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        Interesting, thanks :) Posted 6 years ago

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The Lotus lanuginosus

Lotus lanuginosus is a perennial of the extreme desert. It sprouts and blooms only in rainy years.

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Similar species: Fabales
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ori Fragman Sapir

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Uploaded Jan 24, 2019. Captured Jan 28, 2016 16:19 in Hevel Eilot Regional Council, Israel.
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  • NIKON D610
  • f/29.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm
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Captured in the winter. More winter photos.

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