Lotus maritimus 7938
Author: Carl von Linné (1707-1778)Family: Fabaceae Subfamily: Papilionoideae Tribe: Loteae
Genus: Lotus
Synonym(s): Tetragonolobus maritimus,Tetragonolobus maritimus var hirsutus
English name: Dragon's teeth
Zone: Mediterranean
References for the genus
- Flora iberica, Santiago Castroviejo. 2010 Vol. 17(2) pag. 775-812. ISBN
- Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands, P.H. Davies. 1984 Vol. 3 pag. 518-531. ISBN
- Mountain Flora of Greece, Volume 1, Arne Strid. 1989 pag. 518-521. ISBN
- Phylogenetic placement and phylogeography of large-flowered Lotus species (Leguminosae) formerly classified in Dorycnium: Evidence of pre-pleistocene differentiation of western and eastern intraspecific groups, Kramina, Tatiana E and Lysova, Maya V and Samigullin, Tahir H and Schanzer, Ivan A and Ĵbek, Mehmet U and Sokoloff, Dmitry D. Plants 2021 Vol. 10(2) pag. 260.
- Phylogeny of Lotus (Leguminosae: Loteae): Partial incongruence between nrITS, nrETS and plastid markers and biogeographic implications, Kramina, Tatiana E. and Degtjareva, Galina V. and Samigullin, Tahir H. and Valiejo-Roman, Carmen M. and Kirkbride, Jr., Joseph H. and Volis, Sergei and Deng, Tao and Sokoloff, Dmitry D. Taxon 2016 Vol. 65(5) pag. 997-1018. DOI
- Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands, P.H. Davies. 1984 Vol. 3 pag. 518-531. ISBN
- Mountain Flora of Greece, Volume 1, Arne Strid. 1989 pag. 518-521. ISBN
- Phylogenetic placement and phylogeography of large-flowered Lotus species (Leguminosae) formerly classified in Dorycnium: Evidence of pre-pleistocene differentiation of western and eastern intraspecific groups, Kramina, Tatiana E and Lysova, Maya V and Samigullin, Tahir H and Schanzer, Ivan A and Ĵbek, Mehmet U and Sokoloff, Dmitry D. Plants 2021 Vol. 10(2) pag. 260.
- Phylogeny of Lotus (Leguminosae: Loteae): Partial incongruence between nrITS, nrETS and plastid markers and biogeographic implications, Kramina, Tatiana E. and Degtjareva, Galina V. and Samigullin, Tahir H. and Valiejo-Roman, Carmen M. and Kirkbride, Jr., Joseph H. and Volis, Sergei and Deng, Tao and Sokoloff, Dmitry D. Taxon 2016 Vol. 65(5) pag. 997-1018. DOI
General specifications
Indigenous plant
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: yellow
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Least Concern
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,9ft x 0,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from May until August
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: Aquatic substrate
Plant watering: 1x a day pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: yellow
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Least Concern
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,9ft x 0,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from May until August
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: Aquatic substrate
Plant watering: 1x a day pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow the seeds at 1mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 59-68°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 2-4 weeks.
The average seed weight is 240,0 per gram (0,004166g).
The average seed weight is 240,0 per gram (0,004166g).
Experiences in the garden
25-03-21A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Rare Plants.
10-05-21 Sown 30 seeds in a tray and germinated at 03-06-21 in Serre2.
Protocol: Spring 5mm Sowing mix+Sand 68-77°F Damp substrate+Light 2-4w
. . . 2021A Production of 4 plants in our nursery: Petit5 4x C6
02-05-23B Obtaining seeds from seed provider Rare Plants.
06-03-24 Sown 20 seeds in a seed plate ½ and germinated at 18-03-24, result: 2 units in Serre7.
Protocol: Spring 1mm Sowing mix+Sand 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light 2-4w
. . . 2024B Production of 5 plants in our nursery: Petit31 5x C6