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Oxytropis bellii

Oxytropis bellii (Britton ex Macoun) Palib.

Locoweed

Fabaceae (Pea family)

Synonym(s): Oxytropis arctica var. bellii

USDA Symbol: OXBE5

USDA Native Status: CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Violet
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

Canada: MB , NU

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Oxytropis bellii in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Oxytropis bellii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Oxytropis bellii

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-08-02
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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