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Acmispon decumbens  (Benth.) Govaerts
Sierra lotus
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© 2022 Mike Russler
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© 2021 Arlee Montalvo
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© 2018 Steve Matson
© 2022 Mike Russler
Acmispon decumbens is a perennial herb that is native to California.
also called Lotus nevadensis
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Subspecies and Varieties:
Genus: Acmispon
Family: Fabaceae  
Category: angiosperm  

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + JEF + POWO
Alternate Names:
JEFLotus nevadensis
Information about  Acmispon decumbens from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

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[Wikipedia] Taxonomy: It was first described by George Bentham in 1836 as Hosackia decumbens. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 03/13/2025).