Acmispon heermannii var. heermannii - Heermann's Bird's Foot Trefoil (Plant) Geology and butterflies

and butterflies

fremontii Common Name Fremont or Gila Cottonwood

With its abundant trees and flowers

As of 1990

all gardeners stand to benefit from learning a bit of Latin and its conventions in the field

Acmispon heermannii var. heermannii - Heermann's Bird's Foot Trefoil (Plant) Geology and butterfliesA low growing perennial with beautiful yellow and red pea like flowers in the spring. Goes dormant in late summer fall. It would make a lovely groundcover in an informal setting where it can come and go with the seasons. Plant Characteristics Family Name Fabaceae Species Name Acmispon heermannii var. heermannii Common Name Heermann's Bird's Foot Trefoil Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low