Family Code: FABACE Genus Code: LOTUS Genus CN: trefoil Genus Authority: L. Genus Summary: A genus of about 120-130 species, annual and perennial herbs and shrubs, of temperate Eurasia. New World taxa often referred to Lotus are not closely related to Lotus, and should be segregated (Degtjareva et al 2006; Allan & Porter 2000). Genus References: Isely (1981)=Z; Isely (1998)=I; Degtjareva et al. (2006); Allan & Porter (2000); Grant & Small (1996). [also see Acmispon] Last Updated: 2019-11-29 Publish: 1