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Harlequin Lotus

Lotus formosissimus

Description:

Spotted this beautiful flower on the forest ground hiking on the North Trail going towards the Pygmy Forest in Salt Point State Park, CA. It is a dicot, is a perennial herb that is native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. It is a species of lugume.

Habitat:

Salt Point State Park, CA forest ground.

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1 Comment

misako
misako 12 years ago

Just found out that the correct ID for this flowering plant is Harlequin Lotus (Lotus formosissimus). It is a dicot and a perennial herb that is native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. It is a species of lugume.

misako
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misako

California, USA

Spotted on May 21, 2011
Submitted on Sep 4, 2011

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