Lotus dorycnium, previously known by the synonym Dorycnium pentaphyllum,[1] common names: prostrate Canary clover and badassi,[2] is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the genus Lotus of the family Fabaceae.

[1] Lotus dorycnium reaches an average height of 10–70 centimetres (3.9–27.6 in).

The fruits are ovoid reddish-brown legumes 3–6 millimetres (0.12–0.24 in) long containing one or two seeds.

Lotus dorycnium has a broadly Mediterranean distribution.

[1] These plants prefer semi-arid hills, sunny and dry pastures and Mediterranean environment and tolerates all soil types.