Oxytropis besseyi var. besseyi
Bessey's Locoweed
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Oxytropis besseyi var. besseyi (commonly known as Bessey's locoweed) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Oxytropis besseyi, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Montana, Saskatchewan, Wyoming
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