Lotus sp.
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Family: Fabaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Lotus sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Fabaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Lupinus: Lotus has yellow flowers and leaflets at the base; Lupinus has palmately arranged leaflets radiating from one point.; vs Trifolium: Lotus has yellow flowers and gland-like stipules; Trifolium has pink/white heads and papery stipules.; vs Astragalus: Lotus has 1-3 flowers in umbels; Astragalus has flowers in elongated spike-like clusters.; vs Pediomelum: Lotus has leaves along stems; Pediomelum has leaves clustered at base.; vs Ladeania: Lotus is widespread in disturbed areas; Ladeania occurs only in Great Basin sandy flats.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lotus sp. native to California?
No. Lotus sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Lotus sp. belong to?
Lotus sp. is in the Fabaceae family, genus Lotus.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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