Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve
Medicago polymorpha (burclover)
Uncommon, native, perennial shrub found in coastal sage-scrub plant community, but also on the edges of oak woodland. Flowers are yellow (aging red). Blooms in spring. Previous scientific name: Lotus scoparius.
Medicago polymorpha (Burclover). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in late winter.
Medicago polymorpha (Burclover). NON-NATIVE. Seedling emerging from fruit (bur). Pictured in late winter.
Medicago polymorpha (Burclover). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in late winter.