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Species of legume From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Acmispon americanus, known by the common names American bird's-foot trefoil[5] and Spanish clover, is a species of legume native to most habitats of California, the Western United States, Western Canada, and northern Mexico.
Acmispon americanus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Subfamily: | Faboideae |
Genus: | Acmispon |
Species: | A. americanus |
Binomial name | |
Acmispon americanus | |
Synonyms | |
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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