Stems 1–2 m. Leaves: stipules persistent, distinct, narrow or setaceous; leaflet blades linear-lanceolate to ovate, 10–60 × 3–30 mm. Peduncles 5–20 cm, usually longer than leaves, often densely black-strigose. Racemes: bracts 3(–5) each node, partially connate, often densely black-strigose. Pedicels 1–2 mm. Flowers: calyx 9–15 mm; corolla 12–20 mm; ovary pubescent. Legumes 4–5 mm, beak to 15 mm; pericarp adnate to seed.

Phenology: Flowering Apr–May (Sep–Oct).
Habitat: Open, disturbed sites, slopes, chaparral, oak woodland.
Elevation: 50–1100 m.

Distribution

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Introduced; Calif., s Europe.

Discussion

Aspalthium bituminosum is known from Los Angeles County. It has been reported for Florida (P. A. Rydberg 1919–1920; J. K. Small 1933), but specimen documentation has not been found.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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