Heermann's Lotus (Acmispon tomentosus)

Heermann's Lotus, a reference photo — Photo: Peter D. Tillman from USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Acmispon tomentosus is a species of perennial plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to California and northwestern Mexico. The variety A. tomentosus var. glabriusculus has the synonym Acmispon heermannii.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Heermann's Lotus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Acmispon decumbens
Acmispon brachycarpus
Acmispon micranthus
Acmispon argophyllus
Acmispon wrangelianus

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Acmispon
Species: Acmispon tomentosus

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