Strigose Lotus (Acmispon strigosus) is in the Legumes family (Fabaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,275 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in March.
Nationally it blooms mainly from February to May, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Strigose Lotus: observations by month (U.S.)
About Strigose Lotus
Acmispon strigosus (formerly Lotus strigosus), also called stiff-haired lotus or strigose bird's-foot trefoil, is an annual plant in the Pea Family (Fabaceae) found from central California to the Baja California Peninsula.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Strigose Lotus by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,242 | March | Feb–May |
| Nevada | 21 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Arizona | 12 | March | Mar–Mar |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Legumes)
White Clover
Red Clover
Texas bluebonnet
Bird's-Foot Trefoil
Rose Clover
Tomcat Clover
American hog-peanut
Purple Crownvetch
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Strigose Lotus?
Nationally, March has the most observations, with the main season from February to May.
Where is Strigose Lotus most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Nevada, Arizona.