Oxytropis scammaniana
Scamman's Locoweed, Scamman's Oxytrope
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Oxytropis scammaniana (commonly known as Scamman's locoweed or Scamman's oxytrope) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Naturally occurring 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)
Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Yukon