Hosackia oblongifolia facts for kids
Hosackia oblongifolia, also known as the streambank bird's-foot trefoil or meadow lotus, is a type of plant in the pea family. It grows naturally in western North America, from Oregon down to northern Mexico.
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About the Streambank Bird's-Foot Trefoil
This plant is a perennial herb, meaning it lives for more than two years. It can grow either spread out along the ground or stand upright.
What it Looks Like
The streambank bird's-foot trefoil has leaves made up of three small, oval-shaped leaflets. Each leaflet can be up to 2.5 centimeters (about 1 inch) long.
Flowers and Fruit
Its flowers are usually yellow and white. They are about 1 to 2 centimeters (0.4 to 0.8 inches) long. These flowers grow in a cluster called an inflorescence. After the flowers, the plant produces very long, thin fruits. These fruits can be up to 5 centimeters (2 inches) long, but they are only a few millimeters wide.
Where it Grows
This plant likes places that are moist or wet. You can find it in different kinds of natural areas. It grows in various habitats across its native range.
Special Varieties
Some plants of this species have flowers that are a copper color. These have sometimes been called a special variety, var. cupreus. This variety is known as the copper-flowered bird's-foot trefoil. You can find these copper-colored plants on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains in Tulare County, California.
