Dragon's-teeth vs greater birdsfoot-trefoil
Lotus maritimus compared with Lotus pedunculatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Dragon's-teeth | greater birdsfoot-trefoil |
|---|---|---|
| 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 maritimus | Lotus pedunculatus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Dragon's-teeth and greater birdsfoot-trefoil share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lotus.
Conservation Status
Dragon's-teeth
LC — Least Concerngreater birdsfoot-trefoil
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Dragon's-teeth | greater birdsfoot-trefoil |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Dragon's-teeth
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (7 countries).
greater birdsfoot-trefoil
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile).
Dragon's-teeth
No description available.
greater birdsfoot-trefoil
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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