Lotus Maroccanus

Lotus maroccanus is a species of plant in the pea family that is native to morocco. It grows in shrublands and in sandy areas. It may grow alongside roads and near the ocean among coastal sand dunes. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that resembles a shrub. It is noted for being particularly salt tolerant. In its native habitat it is a winter growing species and is frost tolerant, but is killed by low temperatures. The foliage is palatable to deer and rabbits outside of its native habitat.

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