Chilean Bird's-foot Trefoil

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Acmispon wrangelianus is a species of legume known by the common names Chilean bird's-foot trefoil and Chile lotus. It is native to California, where it is widespread, and parts of adjacent states. Despite its common name, it is not from Chile. It can be found in many types of habitat, including disturbed areas. This is a hairy, prostrate annual herb. Its slender branches are lined with leaves each made of generally four small leaflets. The inflorescence is composed of a solitary yellow pealike flower around a centimeter wide. The fruit is a legume pod 1 to 2 centimeters long.

Plant overview

Plant type

Annual herb

Size

2 - 12 in Tall

Color

Yellow

Natural setting

Plant communities

Chaparral, Foothill Woodland, Valley Grassland, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 2 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Alternative names

Common names:

Calf Lotus, Chile Lotus, Chilean Lotus, Chilean Trefoil

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