| Plant: A sprawling perennial shrub up to 3 feet tall with slender, branching stems. Nitrogen fixing bacteria associated with the plant's roots convert nitrogen gas into nitrates useable by plants as food. |  |
| Flowers: The many golden-yellow flowers, often seen with a hint of red, arise on short, little stalks from a single point. These groups are dispersed up the main stem. The flowers are the characteristic pea shape. |   |
| Stem, flower and seed pod, Leaf: The 3-parted, narrow,
oblong
leaves are sparse along the stems. The pods, with 2 or 3 dark
brown
seeds, taper to a slender point.
Leaf: Alternate on stems, 3 oblong leaflets 1/8 to 3/8 inches long. |
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| Flowering period: | January to December |
| Use by Indians: | |
| Can be found here: | Back Bay Drive, Shellmaker Island, Bayview Nature Trail |
| Native Plant: Yes | Halophyte: No |
| Family Name: Pea |
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Date: 10/16/2005
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