Latin name: Acmispon nevadensis (S. Watson) Brouillet var. nevadensis Pronunciation: ak-MIS-pon nev-a-DEN-sis Common name: Sierra Nevada lotus Family: Fabaceae (Pea) Habitat: Pine and fir forests, bracken meadows, dry slopes, 2500'-8000', South Coast, West Peninsular Range, desert mountains Blooming period: May to August Name derivations: 1) Acmispon 2) nevadensis |
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