Acmispon tomentosus explained

Acmispon tomentosus is a perennial ground cover in the family Fabaceae, from the genus Acmispon native to California.[1]

Description

The species is identified by small oval hairy succulent leaves. the flower buds are burgundy red and the flowers are yellow looking much like a small version of a Lotus pedunculatus flower head.

Sometimes this species occurs as an annual plant if it is growing in certain conditions.[2]

Acmispon tomentosus var. tomentosus is the one subspecies in the genus, generally identified by having less red in their buds and a lot more hairy leaves.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Acmispon tomentosus Calflora . 2024-08-08 . www.calflora.org.
  2. Web site: Acmispon tomentosus . 2024-08-08 . ucjeps.berkeley.edu.
  3. Web site: Acmispon tomentosus var. tomentosus Calflora . 2024-08-08 . www.calflora.org.