species 2,862 observations

Heermann's Lotus

Acmispon tomentosus

Field notes

Acmispon tomentosus is a species of perennial plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to California and northwestern Mexico. The variety A. tomentosus var. glabriusculus has the synonym Acmispon heermannii.

Supports All

20 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Marine Blue, Lupine Blue 2
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Acmon Blue, Ceraunus Blue, Boisduval's Blue, Mountain Mahogany Hairstreak 18

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided