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Lotus rigidus
Lotus rigidus (Benth.) Greene
Shrubby Deervetch
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Hosackia rigida
USDA Symbol: LORI3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Aging to orange or red.
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NV , UTValue to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Bibliography
Bibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lotus rigidus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lotus rigidus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lotus rigidus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-11Research By: TWC Staff