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Greater Bird's-foot Trefoil

Family Fabaceae, Lotus pedunculatus

Photo by Andrea Lim
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Prostrate herb with flower stalks extending vertically to 10cms. Seed pods coming off the stem in a star shape.

Habitat:

Growing in amongst rocks beside Te Mata Creek, New Zealand

Reference Links:

Lotus pedunculatus

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Andrea Lim
Thank you for the ID Kristina. Much appreciated!

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Flowers of Oceania
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Biodiversity of North Island, New Zealand

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PublishedMarch 30, 2013

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