Hairy Canary-Clover

Lotus hirsutus

"Lotus hirsutus", also known by the synonym "Dorycnium hirsutum", common name: canary clover or hairy canary-clover, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae.
hairy Canary Clover - Lotus hirsutus Near Zadar, Croatia Croatia,Geotagged,Lotus hirsutus,Spring

Appearance

It is a low-growing, domed semi-evergreen subshrub, reaching on average 20–50 centimetres in height. Its habit is erect, green, hairy and branched. The silver leaves are sessile, alternate and quite fuzzy. The flowers are white veined pinkish-red, in terminal umbels composed of four to ten flowers. The flowering period extends from May through July. The fruits are cylindrical reddish brown seed pods.
Dorycnium hirsutum  Geotagged,Greece,Lotus hirsutus,Spring

Distribution

This plant is native to the Mediterranean Basin, from Portugal to Turkey and south to northern Africa.
Dorycnium hirsutum N Israel, Mt Carmel - near the forester house Geotagged,Hairy Canary-Clover,Israel,Lotus hirsutus,Spring

Habitat

The typical habitat of this sub-shrub is grassland, in well-drained soil. Plants can be found at an altitude of 0–1,500 metres.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderFabales
FamilyFabaceae
GenusLotus
SpeciesL. hirsutus