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Hosackia crassifolia
Hosackia crassifolia, synonym Lotus crassifolius, is a species of legume found in the western United States.[1] It is known by the common names big deervetch and broad-leafed lotus.[2][3] DistributionThe plant is native to western North America, in California, Oregon, and Washington (U.S. states); and into Baja California (Méxican state). The California populations are found in diverse habitats, including chaparral, California oak woodland, California mixed evergreen forest, and conifer forest.[2][3] DescriptionHosackia crassifolia is a long-lived, somewhat bushy plant which bears long straight stems with evenly spaced oval-shaped leaves.[2] It produces thick bunches of yellow, pink-and-yellow, or scarlet-and-yellow pea flowers.[2] The bloom period is May to August.[3] The brownish pea pods contain speckled red or brown peas. Varieties
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