Lotus L.

Trefoils

9 species in Aust.; ( 2 endemic, 7 naturalized) all states and territories

Herbs. Flowers subsessile, in umbels on axillary peduncles with 1–3 leafy bracts at the base of the umbel. Calyx 2-lipped; lobes almost equal. Stamens usually connate with the upper one free; filaments alternately long and short.