Hosackia rosea facts for kids

Hosackia rosea, also known as Lotus aboriginus, is a type of legume plant. Legumes are plants that grow their seeds in pods, like peas or beans. This plant is found naturally in North America. People often call it the rosy bird's-foot trefoil or thicket trefoil.

Where It Grows

This plant likes to grow in mountains and canyons. You can often find it in places that are a bit wet. It prefers areas with good moisture.

What It Looks Like

Hosackia rosea is a perennial herb. This means it's a plant without a woody stem that lives for more than two years. Its leaves are made up of smaller, oval-shaped leaflets. These leaflets usually come in pairs and are about 1 to 3 centimeters long.

Flowers and Fruit

The plant produces a group of flowers called an inflorescence. This is like a spray of six to ten small flowers. Each flower is about 1 centimeter long and can be white or pink. The flowers have a somewhat tube-like shape. At the bottom, they are covered by small leaf-like parts called sepals.

After the flowers bloom, the plant grows a fruit. This fruit is a long, smooth pod, just like other legumes. These pods are usually 3 to 5 centimeters long. They hold the plant's seeds inside.