Genus Lotus (Noun)
Meaning
Annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Lotus includes about 70 species of annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs in the legume family Fabaceae.
- Some species of the genus Lotus are grown as ornamental plants, while others are used as cover crops or forage for livestock.
- Members of the genus Lotus have trifoliate leaves with small stipules and pea-like flowers that are typically yellow, pink, or white.
- In general, plants of the genus Lotus prefer well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade, and can thrive in a variety of habitats.
- Several species of the genus Lotus have been used in traditional medicine for their purported health benefits, although more research is needed to confirm their efficacy.