Lotus corniculatus L.
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Synonyms 49
- 1,277,560 GBIF occurrences
- 158,388 iNaturalist observations
This species is common and widespread throughout its range and its population appears to be stable. In the UK, according to Preston et al. (2002), this species’ distribution is stable.
In the UK it occurs on grasslands, such as well-drained meadows, chalk and limestone downs, hill pastures, montane rock ledges and coastal cliff tops, shingle and sand dunes (Preston et al. 2002). It is only unable to grow on the most acidic and infertile soils (Preston et al. 2002).
This is a common species and there appears to be no major threats. It is found several habitats which are not threatened within its region.
This species is classified as Least Concern (LC) in Denmark (Den Danske Rødliste 2010). EURISCO reports 1,163 germplasm accessions held in European genebanks, 297 of which are reported to be of wild or weedy origin. Of the wild accessions, 213 originate from within Europe (EURISCO Catalogue 2010).
European regional assessment: Least Concern (LC)EU 27 regional assessment: Least Concern (LC)Lotus corniculatus is a common, widespread species and there appears to be no major threats. It is found in several habitats which are not threatened within its region, populations appear to be stable therefore, therefore it is assessed as Least Concern.
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