Lotus herbaceus is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the genus Lotus of the family Fabaceae.

The species includes the plants formerly called Dorycnium herbaceum and Dorycnium jordanii.

[1] The flowering period extends from May through July.

Two subspecies are recognized:[1] Lotus herbaceus can be found in southern and eastern Europe through Turkey to the Caucasus.

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