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Dragon's-teeth

Lotus maritimus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (7 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)
Class
Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)
Order
Fabales (فوليات)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Lotus
Species
Lotus maritimus (Dragon's-teeth)

Names in Other Languages

German Gelbe Spargelerbse

Similar Species in Lotus

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Bird'S Foot Trefoil
Lotus corniculatus
Least Concern
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greater birdsfoot-trefoil
Lotus pedunculatus
Least Concern
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Slender bird's-foot trefoil
Lotus angustissimus
Not Evaluated
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Hairy bird's-foot trefoil
Lotus subbiflorus
Not Evaluated
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Narrow-Leaf Bird'S-Foot Trefoil
Lotus tenuis
Vulnerable
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St. James's trefoil
Lotus jacobaeus
Data Deficient
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Large Birds-foot Trefoil
Lotus palustris
Least Concern
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southern bird's-foot trefoil
Lotus ornithopodioides
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dragon's-teeth?
The scientific name of Dragon's-teeth is Lotus maritimus. It belongs to the genus Lotus.
What is the conservation status of Dragon's-teeth?
Dragon's-teeth (Lotus maritimus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dragon's-teeth live?
Dragon's-teeth is found in Found across Europe (7 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.
What family does Dragon's-teeth belong to?
Dragon's-teeth (Lotus maritimus) belongs to the genus Lotus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is Dragon's-teeth endangered?
No, Dragon's-teeth (Lotus maritimus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dragon's-teeth belong to?
Dragon's-teeth (Lotus maritimus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of Dragon's-teeth?
The closest relatives of Dragon's-teeth in the genus Lotus include Bird'S Foot Trefoil, greater birdsfoot-trefoil, Slender bird's-foot trefoil, Hairy bird's-foot trefoil, Narrow-Leaf Bird'S-Foot Trefoil.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Lotus — 11 Species

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Bird'S Foot Trefoil
Lotus corniculatus
LC 🐾
greater birdsfoot-trefoil
Lotus pedunculatus
LC 🐾
Slender bird's-foot trefoil
Lotus angustissimus
NE 🐾
Hairy bird's-foot trefoil
Lotus subbiflorus
NE 🐾
Narrow-Leaf Bird'S-Foot Trefoil
Lotus tenuis
VU 🐾
St. James's trefoil
Lotus jacobaeus
DD 🐾
Large Birds-foot Trefoil
Lotus palustris
LC 🐾
southern bird's-foot trefoil
Lotus ornithopodioides
NE 🐾
Winged Pea
Lotus tetragonolobus
NE
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Dragon's-teeth
Lotus maritimus
LC
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Cretan bird's-foot trefoil
Lotus creticus
NE
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