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black sea red data book - Department of Biology

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Tetragonolobus maritimus ((Linnaeus) Roth, 1788)<br />

Synonyms: Lotus maritimus L., 1753, Lotus siliquosus L., 1758.<br />

Common names: Bulg: Tetragonolobus.<br />

Order FAB ALES<br />

Family FABACEAE<br />

Taxonomic description. The stem is spreading or upright, thick, bristling, hairy.<br />

Triple leaves. Stipules leave-like, partially accreted with the petiole. Single florets<br />

within the leaves. Tubular and bell-shaped naked receptacle. Slightly yellow, naked<br />

corolla, 22 -25 mm long. Germen cylindrical, pointed at the tip. Wide, lenticular,<br />

dark brown seeds.<br />

IUCN Status<br />

World level:<br />

Black Sea Regional level:<br />

Subregion level: EX<br />

Distribution, Habitat type, Critical habitats, Limiting factors. Wet, marshy<br />

meadows and swamps. Limited by humidity.<br />

<strong>Biology</strong>. A perennial herbaceous plant. Blooms in May-July. Propagates in July-<br />

September. Reproduction by seeds.<br />

Population trends. Extinct.<br />

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