Hosackia sp.
Lotus, Lotus
Family: Fabaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Hosackia sp. (Lotus) is a native California perennial in the Fabaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Acmispon: Hosackia has conspicuous papery or leafy stipules; Acmispon stipules tiny or absent.; vs Lathyrus: Hosackia has umbrella clusters; Lathyrus flowers on stalks with leaves having tendrils.; vs Lotus: Hosackia is native perennial in natural habitats; Lotus is introduced in disturbed sites.; vs Vicia: Hosackia flowers in umbels; Vicia flowers in rows with leaves ending in tendrils.; vs Securigera: Hosackia pods split open straight; Securigera pods break into curved segments.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hosackia sp. native to California?
Yes. Hosackia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Hosackia sp. belong to?
Hosackia sp. is in the Fabaceae family, genus Hosackia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Hosackia stipularis — Stipulate lotus
- Hosackia stipularis var. ottleyi — Ottley's stipulate lotus
- Hosackia stipularis var. stipularis — Stipulate lotus
- Hosackia yollabolliensis — Yolla bolly mountains bird's-foot trefoil
- Hosackia crassifolia — Broad leaved lotus
- Hosackia crassifolia var. crassifolia — Broad leaved lotus
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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