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Lotus utahensis
Lotus utahensis Ottley
Utah Bird's-foot Trefoil
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LOUT3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems usually ascending, sometimes decumbent, up to about 16 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Orange , YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AZ , NV , UTWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterWebref 15 - The American Southwest (1994) John Crossley
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lotus utahensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lotus utahensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lotus utahensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-07-18Research By: Joseph A. Marcus