28,746 observations
deerweed
Acmispon glaber
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Acmispon
About
Acmispon glaber (previously Lotus scoparius) (common deerweed, deer weed, deervetch, California broom or western bird's-foot trefoil) is a perennial subshrub in the family Fabaceae (pea family). The plant is a pioneer species found in dry areas of California, Arizona, and Mexico. It is commonly found in many areas including chaparral, coastal sand and roadsides at elevations below 1500 m.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of deerweed is Acmispon glaber.
- deerweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- deerweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- deerweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- deerweed belongs to the order Fabales.
- deerweed belongs to the family Fabaceae.
- deerweed belongs to the genus Acmispon.