Acmispon americanus (Nutt.) Rydb. var. americanus
Spanish-clover
Fabaceae (Pea family)

Introduction to Vascular Plants

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Map

E-Flora BC Static Map

Distribution of Acmispon americanus var. americanus
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Ecology

Ecological Framework for Acmispon americanus var. americanus

The table below shows the species-specific information calculated from
original data (BEC database) provided by the BC Ministry of Forests and Range.
(Updated August, 2013)

Site Information
Value / Class

Avg

Min

Max

Elevation (metres)
496 478 515
Slope Gradient (%)
31 23 39

Aspect (degrees)
[0 - N; 90 - E; 180 - S; 270 - W]

196 188 204
Soil Moisture Regime (SMR)
[0 - very xeric; 4 - mesic;
8 - hydric]
1 1 2
Modal Nutrient Regime
Class
C
# of field plots
 species was recorded in:
2
Modal BEC Zone Class
ICH

All BEC Zones (# of stations/zone) species was recorded in

ICH(2)

Synonyms

Synonyms and Alternate Names:
Lotus unifoliolatus (Hook.) Benth.