Acmispon americanus

Wildflowers Dicots Eudicots Fabales Fabaceae Acmispon

Spanish clover, Spanish lotus

Formerly Lotus purshianus, or Lotus unifoliolatus.

A small pea-like flower, seen blooming on Rattlesnake Connector and Blue Canyon trails. First noticed blooming in early June, still blooming in early August. Tends to grow in great mounds.

2 Responses to “Acmispon americanus”

  1. Katie Says:

    Lotus purshianus?
    http://www.calflora.org/cgi-bin/species_query.cgi?where-calrecnum=5066

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