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Bird'S 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).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇱🇧 Lebanon 🇸🇾 Syria 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan 🇧🇹 Bhutan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇵🇰 Pakistan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (thực vật)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Lotus corniculatus (Bird'S Foot Trefoil)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cuernecillo

French lotier corniculé

German Common Birds-foot Trefoil

Portuguese cornichão

Similar Species in Lotus

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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

Large Birds-foot Trefoil

Lotus palustris

Least Concern

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southern bird's-foot trefoil

Lotus ornithopodioides

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bird'S Foot Trefoil?

The scientific name of Bird'S Foot Trefoil is Lotus corniculatus. It belongs to the genus Lotus.

What is the conservation status of Bird'S Foot Trefoil?

Bird'S Foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bird'S Foot Trefoil live?

Bird'S 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 Bird'S Foot Trefoil belong to?

Bird'S Foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) belongs to the genus Lotus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Bird'S Foot Trefoil endangered?

No, Bird'S 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 Bird'S Foot Trefoil belong to?

Bird'S Foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (thực vật).

What are the closest relatives of Bird'S Foot Trefoil?

The closest relatives of Bird'S Foot Trefoil in the genus Lotus include greater birdsfoot-trefoil, Slender bird's-foot trefoil, Hairy bird's-foot trefoil, Narrow-Leaf Bird'S-Foot Trefoil, St. James's trefoil.