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Oxytropis maydelliana Trautv.

Maydell's oxytrope, Yellow oxytrope

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

USDA Symbol: OXMA2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

A clumped perennial with pale yellow, sweetpea-like flowers densely clustered at the top of 6-10 in. stems. Pinnate leaves have oval leaflets that, along with the stems, are covered with soft hairs.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: AK
Canada: BC
Native Distribution: N. Canada & AK, n. of the Arctic Circle
Native Habitat: Slony slopes & ridges; alpine heaths; tundra
USDA Native Status: AK(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

Propagation

Description: Propagate by division or seed. Sow seeds in desired permanent location.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
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Additional resources

USDA: Find Oxytropis maydelliana in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Oxytropis maydelliana in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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