American bird's-foot trefoil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids American bird's-foot trefoil |
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Acmispon
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americanus
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Acmispon americanus, also known as American bird's-foot trefoil or Spanish clover, is a type of plant. It belongs to the legume family, which includes peas and beans. This plant grows naturally in many places. You can find it in California, the western parts of the United States and Canada, and northern Mexico.
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About American Bird's-Foot Trefoil
This plant is an annual. This means it completes its whole life cycle in one year. It grows from a seed, flowers, produces new seeds, and then dies, all within a single growing season.
What Does It Look Like?
The American bird's-foot trefoil is an upright plant. It can grow up to about 25 centimeters (about 10 inches) tall. The stems and leaves of the plant are often covered in small hairs, making it feel a bit fuzzy.
Its Flowers
The flowers of this plant are quite small. They are usually about 6 millimeters (less than a quarter of an inch) long. Their colors can range from a pale pink to a creamy white. These small, pretty flowers help bees and other insects find the plant.
Where Does It Grow?
This plant is native to a wide area. It is found in many different natural places, or "habitats." These include:
- Most parts of California
- The Western United States
- Western Canada
- Northern Mexico
It can grow in various environments, from sunny fields to rocky mountain areas.
Different Types of American Bird's-Foot Trefoil
Sometimes, scientists talk about different types of Acmispon americanus. These are called "varieties." One common variety is:
- Acmispon americanus var. americanus
These varieties are slightly different versions of the same plant species. They might have small differences in their appearance or where they prefer to grow.
