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Common Birds-foot Trefoil

Lotus corniculatus

Least Concern

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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

Habitat & Distribution

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).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Schmetterlingsblütenartige)

Species

Lotus corniculatus (Common Birds-foot Trefoil)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cuernecillo

French lotier corniculé

German Common Birds-foot Trefoil

Portuguese cornichão

Similar Species in Lotus

Schmalblättriger Hornklee

Lotus ornithopodioides

Not Evaluated

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Cretan bird's-foot trefoil

Lotus creticus

Not Evaluated

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Birds-foot Trefoil?

The scientific name of Common Birds-foot Trefoil is Lotus corniculatus. It belongs to the genus Lotus.

What is the conservation status of Common Birds-foot Trefoil?

Common Birds-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Common Birds-foot Trefoil live?

Common Birds-foot Trefoil is found in 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).. Countries include Australia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark.

What family does Common Birds-foot Trefoil belong to?

Common Birds-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) belongs to the genus Lotus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Common Birds-foot Trefoil endangered?

No, Common Birds-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Common Birds-foot Trefoil belong to?

Common Birds-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Common Birds-foot Trefoil?

The closest relatives of Common Birds-foot Trefoil in the genus Lotus include Flügelerbse, Gelbe Spargelerbse, Schmalblättriger Hornklee, Sumpfhornklee, Vogelfuß-Hornklee.