American Bird's-foot Trefoil

Carried by 0 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

American Bird's-Foot Trefoil (Lotus unifoliolatus var. unifoliolatus) is a native annual herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow at elevations from 0-7500 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Annual herb

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Natural setting

Plant communities

Chaparral, Foothill Woodland, Lodgepole Forest, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest, Valley Grassland, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 27 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Painted Tiger Moth

Arachnis picta

Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Bramble Hairstreak

Callophrys dumetorum

Chionodes braunella

Alternative names

Common names:

American Bird's-foot Trefoil

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