Lotus rigidus

Wiry Lotus; Desert Deerweed; Rock Pea; Broom Bird's-foot Trefoil

A member of the Fabaceae, the Pea Family

Flowering stems.

Along Hole in the Wall to Mid Hills Trail, two or three miles from Hole in the Wall,
at ca. 4500 feet elevation.

7 April 2008.

Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.

Flower detail.

Same plant as in prior image.

7 April 2008.

Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.

Flower detail; the flowers are mostly yellow when first appearing, as in the preceding
image, but turn reddish after pollination.

Same plant as in prior images.

7 April 2008.

Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.

Detail of calyx from preceding image.

Same plant as in prior images.

7 April 2008.

Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.

Fruit detail.

Same plant as in prior images.

7 April 2008.

Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.

Habit; the tape measure is extended about 13 inches.

Same plant as in prior images.

7 April 2008.

Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.

Habitat, along trail.

Same plant as in prior images.

7 April 2008.

Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.