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Oxytropis monticola (Yellowflower locoweed)
Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Oxytropis monticola Gray

Yellowflower locoweed

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

USDA Symbol: OXMO2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb

Distribution

USA: CO , ID , MT , ND , OR , SD , WA , WY
Canada: AB
Native Habitat: Woodland,Prairie/Meadow/Field,Riparian
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2008-04-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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