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Lotus tetragonolobus

Plants

Family: Fabaceae · Genus: Lotus

Lotus tetragonolobus

Paul Taubert · public_domain

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Lotus tetragonolobus, known as asparagus-pea or winged pea, is an annual leguminous herb native to the countries around the Mediterranean, although introduced elsewhere. It is low growing, and produces a profusion of prominent deep red flowers, followed by seed pods that are longitudinally winged.

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Growing details and traits for Lotus tetragonolobus in the Library.

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