Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
171393

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London17: 365 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170722

Common Names

  • Crassifolia Hosackia
  • Crassifolia Hosacka
  • Crassifolia Hosack

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Synonyms

  • Lotus crassifolius (Benth.) Greene [valid]

Description

Hosackia crassifolia (also called Thick-Leaved Hosackia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to North America. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in open woods, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hosackia crassifolia is a low growing, drought tolerant shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has showy yellow flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hosackia crassifolia var. otayensis (Moran ex Isley) Brouillet
Hosackia crassifolia var. crassifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hosackia crassifolia has small yellow flowers, and its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hosackia crassifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Hosackia crassifolia

Hosackia crassifolia is native to California and can be found in dry, open woods and chaparral.

Hosackia crassifolia FAQ

What are the growing requirements of Hosackia crassifolia?

Hosackia crassifolia requires full sun to partial shade, moist to dry soil, and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

What is the typical height of Hosackia crassifolia?

Hosackia crassifolia typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

What is the typical lifespan of Hosackia crassifolia?

Hosackia crassifolia typically has a lifespan of 5-7 years.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:124148-2: Based on the initial data import