Lotus arabicus


Lotus arabicus or Arabian Lotus is a plant in the genus Lotus native to Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and India.

Description

This plant is identified by its hairless leaves and stems, and pink flowers. The leaves of this plant are semi folded occasionally.

Habitat

This plant is found in desert and sandy soil as well as the banks of the Nile.

Toxicity

This plant is highly poisonous to livestock including goats and horses.

Conservation status and lifecycle

This plant is not threatened and annual.