Some Common Plants of Upper Newport Bay
Deerweed
(Lotus Scoparius)
Stem, flower and seed pod: 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.
Flower: Big Canyon - 1-Jun-02
Leaf: Bayview Nature Trail - 25-Apr-03
Date: 10/27/2003
