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Western Bird's-Foot Trefoil

Lotus scoparius

Description:

Lotus scoparius (Common Deerweed, Deer Weed, Deervetch, California Broom or Western Bird's-Foot Trefoil) is a perennial subshrub in the family Fabaceae (pea family). The plant is a pioneer species found in dry areas of California, Arizona, and Mexico. It is commonly found in many areas including chaparral, coastal sand and roadsides at elevations below 1500 m. Wikipedia

Habitat:

In grass along hiking trail in the Marin Headlands, CA


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Mill Valley, California, USA

Lat: 37.83, Long: -122.52

Spotted on Mar 11, 2012
Submitted on Mar 14, 2012

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