Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americanus
ID:
171496

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Rydb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club40: 45 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170825

Common Names

  • American Bird's-foot Trefoil
  • American Lotus
  • American Deervetch

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Synonyms

  • Trigonella americana Nutt. [valid]
  • Lotus americanus (Nutt.) Bisch. [illegitimate]
  • Hosackia sericea (Pursh) Branner & Coville [illegitimate]
  • Lotus americanus glaber Jeps. [unknown]
  • Hosackia americana (Nutt.) Piper [valid]
  • Acmispon helleri (Britton) Small [deprecated]
  • Hosackia helleri (Britton) H.L.Blomq. & Oosting [unknown]
  • Acmispon americanum (Nutt.) Rydb. [unknown]
  • Lotus purshianus purshianus [unknown]
  • Hosackia americana pilosa (Nutt.) Piper [unknown]

Description

Acmispon americanus (also called American Bird's-Foot Trefoil, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has a short stem and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, open woods, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Acmispon americanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acmispon americanus var. americanus
Acmispon americanus var. helleri (Britton) Brouillet

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acmispon americanus has yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acmispon americanus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Acmispon americanus

Acmispon americanus is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It can be found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas.

Acmispon americanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acmispon americanus?

Acmispon americanus

What is the common name of Acmispon americanus?

American bird's-foot trefoil

What is the natural habitat of Acmispon americanus?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.