A DESCRIPTIVE NOTE ON THE GROWTH HABIT OF LOTUS PEDUNCULATUS CAV.

Abstract

Morphological observations and measurements are presented on the growth habit of Lotus pedunculatus Cav. Establishing plants are characterized by a limited shoot-forming potential, particularly in association with weak crown activity. Plant resilience is improved with rhizome development by providing regrowth sites, carbohydrate storage and a colonizing potential. In the established plant, underground organs are the dominant plant components and their expansion patterns are discussed. Aerial growth is initiated as crown shoots, axillary shoots and basal shoots arising from rhizomatous material,