Acmispon wrangelianus (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Sokoloff

Species Distribution

Acmispon wrangelianus is a species of legume native to California and Oregon in the southwestern United States.

Common Names

Its common names are Chilean bird's-foot trefoil and Chile lotus; despite these common names, it does not originate from Chile.

Habitat

This species grows in many types of habitat, including areas that have been disturbed.

Growth Habit

It is a hairy, prostrate annual herb, with slender branches that bear leaves.

Leaf Structure

Each leaf is generally made up of four small leaflets.

Inflorescence

Its inflorescence consists of a single yellow pealike flower, which is around one centimeter wide.

Fruit Characteristics

The fruit it produces is a legume pod that measures between one and two centimeters, or 0.39 to 0.79 inches, long.