Scientific Name
Acmispon maritimus (Nutt.) D.D. Sokoloff
Family
Fabaceae
General
This is a ground-hugging annual.
CI
Known as a fire follower, this species was not observed in CI habitats until the first season following the fire (Winter 2013-2014). It has not been observed since. It was not uncommon on more exposed hillsides and ridge lines.
References
See this species on CalFlora.
The Jepson Manual (2012: 726, Acmispon by Luc Brouillet).
Dale(2000: 110, as Lotus salsuginosus).
McAuley (1996: 345, as Lotus salsuginosus).
Acmispon maritimus near ridgeline of hill behind Aliso Hall, CI, near (to the NE) the helicopter pad (14 May 2014).
Acmispon maritimus on hill behind Aliso Hall, CI (20 May 2014).
Acmispon maritimus on hill behind Aliso Hall, CI (20 May 2014).
Acmispon maritimus on hill behind Aliso Hall, CI (20 May 2014).
Acmispon maritimus on hill behind Aliso Hall, CI (20 May 2014).
Acmispon maritimus on hill opposite the Town Center, CI, just to south side of ridge line (23 May 2014).
Acmispon maritimus on south facing slope of hill to the north of University Glen, near ridge line, towards eastern end (above path to old water tank site) (9 June 2014).
Acmispon maritimus on south facing slope of hill to the north of University Glen, near ridge line, towards eastern end (above path to old water tank site) (9 June 2014).
Acmispon maritimus on south facing slope of hill to the north of University Glen, near ridge line, towards eastern end (above path to old water tank site) (9 June 2014).