Calflora Taxon Report
Acmispon cytisoides  (Benth.) Brouillet
Bentham's deerweed
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2015 David Wolfson
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2012 Terrence Gosliner
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Acmispon cytisoides is a perennial herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
also called Lotus benthamii
California Rare Plant Rank: 4.2 (limited distribution).
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Genus: Acmispon
Family: Fabaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot
Habitat: coastal

Communities: Coastal Strand, Northern Coastal Scrub

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS + POWO
Alternate Names:
JEFLotus benthamii
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Suggested Citation
“Calflora - Taxon Report.” The Calflora Database, a non-profit organization. .

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