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Lotus micranthus
Lotus micranthus Benth.
Desert Deervetch
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s): Hosackia parviflora
USDA Symbol: LOMI
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems ascending to erect, up to about 16 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CA , OR , WACanada: BC
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lotus micranthus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lotus micranthus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lotus micranthus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-07-17Research By: Joseph A. Marcus