Lotus dorycnium
Lotus dorycnium, previously known by the synonym Dorycnium pentaphyllum, common names: prostrate Canary clover and badassi, is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the genus Lotus of the family Fabaceae. Description
Lotus dorycnium reaches an average height of . The stems and the branches are woody. The leaves are composed by five segments and are hairy on both sides. Flowers are small and white, in terminal umbels of 5–20 flowers on a short stalk. The flowering period extends from May until July. The fruits are ovoid reddish-brown legumes  long containing one or two seeds. Gallery

Distribution
Lotus dorycnium has a broadly Mediterranean distribution. Habitat
These plants prefer semi-arid hills, sunny and dry pastures and Mediterranean environment and tolerates all soil types. They can be found at an altitude of . References

 Pignatti S. - Flora d'Italia - Edagricole – 1982

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Dorycnium pentaphyllum
Dorycnium pentaphyllum

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Flora of France
Flora of Italy
Flora of Spain
Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus