Wright's Deervetch. Lotus wrightii, Papilionaceae Family also the Bean Family ( Fabaceae ) and Pea Family (Leguminosae), Wright's Deervetch. Also Called: Wright's Trefoil, Scrub Bird's-foot Trefoil, Wright deervetch. We wish to thank Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia for some of the information on this page. We share images and information with Wikipedia. Wright's Deervetch is a dark green plant with several erect stems which has a spray of three very narrow , stalkless pinnately compound leaves, alternately swirled around the stem. Its very attractive red/orange/yellow pea like flowers arise from the leaf nodes. The stems can be upright or reclining. Look for Lotus wrightii in rocky open areas and in openings in Pine and Oak forests. A perennial Subshrub Shrub, Forb/herb. This plant is considered Native to the United States of America. Quick Notes: Height: About 8 - 16 inches. Spreading out to about 16 inches wide. Flowers: Yellow color, in clusters of 1 - 3, tinged red or orange and a red-backed banner petal. Flowering Time: April to September. Fruit: Pod about 1" (2.5 cm) long, slender. Leaves: Leaves are pinnately compound, with 3-5 crowded leaflets, each 1/4-1/2" (6-13 mm) long. Found: Southeastern California to southern Utah and Colorado; south to New Mexico and Arizona. Native to USA. Hardiness: USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 �C (10 �F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 �C (15 �F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 �C (20 �F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 �C (25 �F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 �C (30 �F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 �C (35 �F) Soil pH requirements: 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) 8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline) Sun Exposure: Full Sun Elevation: 0 - 5,500 Feet. Habitat: On roadsides, flats, rocky hillsides. Openings in Pine, Juniper, and Oak forests. Miscellaneous: Wright's Deer-vetch is a favored browse for deer and domestic livestock. Like many species of the pea family, it has an intricate method of pollination that generally requires the aid of insects. Flowering Photos Taken August 12, 2010. Yarnell, Arizona.

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