Oxytropis nana
Wyoming Locoweed
Also known as: Aragallus collinus A.Nelson +5 more
- Aragallus collinus A.Nelson
- Aragallus nanus (Nutt.) Greene
- Astragalus tomae Tidestr.
- Oxytropis lunelliana A.Nelson
- Oxytropis nana var. nana
- Spiesia nana (Nutt.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Oxytropis nana (commonly known as Wyoming locoweed) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions. The genus Oxytropis is notably large, comprising more than 600 species.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Wyoming