Plant: Shrub, unarmed, gland-dotted Leaves: generally compound, alternate, odd-1-pinnate; stipules bristle-like, ephemeral; main axis without prickle-like glands; leaflet midrib often ending as a short bristle, gland-tipped or not INFLORESCENCE: raceme, terminal, spike-like, generally clustered Flowers: petal 1 (banner); sepals generally 5, fused; stamens 10, exserted, filaments fused near bases; pistil 1, ovary superior, generally 1-chambered, style puberulent, stigma 1 Fruit: legume, indehiscent; Seed 1, generally hard, smooth Misc: Along streams, canyons; < 1200 m.