Lotus corniculatus L. var. tenuifolius L.

Scientific Name: Lotus corniculatus L. var. tenuifolius L.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Lotus L./ Lotus corniculatus L. var. tenuifolius L.

<i>Lotus corniculatus</i> L. var. tenuifolius L.
General Information
Usda SymbolLOCOT
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsLOCOT

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Lotus corniculatus L. var. tenuifolius L. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-21
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum160
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum7.9
pH, Minimum4.5
Precipitation, Maximum50
Precipitation, Minimum25
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateModerate
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationProstrate
Resprout AbilityNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationMedium
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
BloatNone
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormSingle Crown
Growth RateModerate
Height, Mature (feet)1.0
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanShort
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous


Reproduction

Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Seed per Pound485000
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seedling VigorMedium
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateNone
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialHigh
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductYes
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Lotus corniculatus</i> L. var. tenuifolius L.

<i>Lotus corniculatus</i> L. var. tenuifolius L.

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