Acmispon heermannii var. heermannii - Heermann's Bird's Foot Trefoil (Plant) Geology As of 1990

As of 1990

which plants make themselves exceedingly unwelcome (like the vine that ate the South)

Central Western CA

and butterflies

Hurd' manzanita

Acmispon heermannii var. heermannii - Heermann's Bird's Foot Trefoil (Plant) Geology As of 1990A 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