Lotus maritimus
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Asparagus trefoil
- Plant type
- Wildflower
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- Coastal regions of Europe
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Lotus maritimus is
Lotus maritimus is an herbaceous wildflower native to coastal European landscapes. It grows low to the ground and produces distinctive yellow flowers that settle into its foliage.
You will find that it thrives in a warm, sunny spot in your garden. It prefers medium watering, making it a straightforward addition to your collection if you enjoy plants that settle into a steady, predictable rhythm.
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People and Lotus maritimus
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-modern era
Coastal origins
People living along the coasts of Europe first encountered this plant as a fixture of their local shoreline flora.
- Botanical categorization
Formal naming
Early botanists began classifying the plant, documenting its growth habits and appearance within the context of wild European vegetation.
- Present day
Modern cultivation
You likely grow it today by sowing seeds, treating it as a decorative herbaceous addition to your outdoor space.
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Frequently asked about Lotus maritimus
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Lotus maritimus?
Lotus maritimus is a species in the Lotus genus. Commonly known as Asparagus trefoil, a wildflower, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Native to Coastal regions of Europe.
How do you care for Lotus maritimus?
Reference care guidance for Lotus maritimus: full sun light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Lotus maritimus?
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What else is Lotus maritimus called?
Lotus maritimus is also known as Lotus maritimus, Tetragonolobus siliquosus var. bicolor, Lotus siliquosus subsp. bivoneus, Lotus siliquosus subsp. maritimus, and Tetragonolobus glaucus.
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