Bird'S Foot Trefoil vs Dragon's-teeth
Lotus corniculatus compared with Lotus maritimus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bird'S Foot Trefoil | Dragon's-teeth |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Plants) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order same | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family same | Fabaceae | Fabaceae |
| Genus same | Lotus | Lotus |
| Species | Lotus corniculatus | Lotus maritimus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Bird'S Foot Trefoil and Dragon's-teeth share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lotus.
Conservation Status
Bird'S Foot Trefoil
LC — Least ConcernDragon's-teeth
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bird'S Foot Trefoil | Dragon's-teeth |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bird'S Foot Trefoil
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, Costa Rica, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).
Dragon's-teeth
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (7 countries).
Bird'S Foot Trefoil
The Bird'S Foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) is a species in the genus Lotus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan an
Dragon's-teeth
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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