Lotus scoparius
Deerweed and California Broom.
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Lotus scoparius (Acmispon glaber) Deerweed is a short- lived perennial in the pea family. From spring through summer this plant is covered in small yellow flowers. Deerweed is a pioneer species in nature and helps to fertilize (adds nitrogen with the help of symbiotic bacteria) the soil naturally. That is, when a plant community is disturbed deerweed emerges and helps to reestablish the plant community. This can be very useful in restoration or in a garden situation. You can use it to help establish your plant community in your garden if you start with a new house on a bare lot. Deerweed is very drought tolerant. As the plant community matures deerweed gradually disappears.
Syn. Acmispon glaber.
Syn. Acmispon glaber.
(syn. Acmispon glaber.)
Lotus scoparius is great for a butterfly garden.
Foliage of Lotus scoparius has color green and is deciduous.
Flower of Lotus scoparius has color yellow.
Communities for Lotus scoparius:Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub and Coastal Strand.
| ph: | 6.00 to 8.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 7 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 0.50 to 1.00 |
| width[m]: | 0.60 to 1.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 33.00 to 81.00 |
