Laurel Canyon, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Laguna Beach, CA. 2-22-09. © Joan Avise

American Vetch

Vicia americana var. americana

The flowers occur in racemes of 4-9 blossoms. The pods containing 2 seeds (not
pictured) are not hairy, and the stipules are segmented, shown in the photo
of foliage.

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Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Laguna Niguel, CA. 4-18-09. © Joan Avise

With Umber Skipper. Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Laguna Niguel, CA. 4-18-09. © Joan Avise

4-9 flowers per raceme; Laurel Canyon, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Laguna Beach, CA. 2-22-09. © Joan Avise

Laurel Canyon, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Laguna Beach, CA. 2-22-09. © Joan Avise

Note segmented stipules; Laurel Canyon, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Laguna Beach, CA. 2-22-09. © Joan Avise

Laurel Canyon, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Laguna Beach, CA. 2-22-09. © Joan Avise