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Lotus corniculatus is one of the commonest European perennial herbs (not to say a weed). In israel it reached its southernmost range in Mt Hermon, above 2000m. The local population has magnificent reddish flowers, it is a small carpet forming plant of mountain valleys (dolines).
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Lotus corniculatus is one of the commonest European perennial herbs (not to say a weed). In israel it reached its southernmost range in Mt Hermon, above 2000m. The local population has magnificent reddish flowers, it is a small carpet forming plant of mountain valleys (dolines). Here u can see the frtuis, I posted the flowers in this link http://www.treknature.com/gallery/photo173027.htm
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this small Mediterranean annual has nice fruits that turn red while ripening. The yound pods are edible raw or cooked. The flowers are yellow. In Israel one can find this species only along the northern coastal regions.
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Lotus glinoides is an annual of the extreme deserts of Arabia and Sahara. In S Israel it reaches its northern border and is very rare and locally endangered.
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"Lotus lanuginosus is one of the striking and beautiful desert perennial flowers. It sprouts only in a rainy year and forms red flowering ""cushions"" which are in a contrast to the very dry environment."