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Lotus parviflorus
Lotus parviflorus Desf.
Smallflower Bird's-foot Trefoil
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s): Lotus hispidus
USDA Symbol: LOPA81
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems prostrate to ascending, up to about 18 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: OR , WAWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Lotus parviflorus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lotus parviflorus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lotus parviflorus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-07-18Research By: Joseph A. Marcus