Kingdom Plantae Subfamily Faboideae Genus Acmispon Rank Species | Family Fabaceae Tribe Loteae Scientific name Acmispon americanus Order Fabales | |
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Similar Acmispon, Acmispon argophyllus, Acmispon wrangelianus, Acmispon strigosus, Acmispon glaber | ||
Acmispon americanus, known by the common names American bird's-foot trefoil and Spanish clover, is a species of legume native to most habitats of California, the Western United States, Western Canada, and northern Mexico.
The plant is an upright hairy annual, growing to 25 cm. The flowers (to 6mm) are pale pink to cream.
Acmispon americanus is often discussed as comprising several varieties, including:
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