Acmispon maritimus var. brevivexillus
Acmispon maritimus var. brevivexillus
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Northwest | United States | AZ, CA, NV
GBIF: Kyle Brine
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Acmispon
- Species:
- Acmispon maritimus var. brevivexillus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, native pollinators
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification or hot water treatment improves germination rates. Seed coat is impermeable and benefits from mechanical or chemical scarification typical of Fabaceae.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch