Lotus maritimus

Dragon's-teeth

Lotus maritimus plant © gardenmedia / coolplants  

botanical information about Lotus maritimus

  • Botanical name: Lotus maritimus
  • Genus: Lotus
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Other names: hauwklaver - gele lotus - Dragon's-teeth - Lotier maritime - Gelbe Spargelerbse
  • synonyms: Tetragonolobus maritimus,Tetragonolobus siliquosus
  • origin: Europe,Africa, North

Features Lotus maritimus

height: 10-30 cm
flowering: May - August
color: light yellow
leaf color: gray-green
habit: wide
level: moderate
light: full sun, sunny
moisture: very dry, dry, average
soil texture: pervious, light
organic matter: none to little
pH: limy
winter zone: 6 [-20°C]
density: 5 - 7