Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
189585

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vassilcz.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica157: 138 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188914

Common Names

  • Ashy Oxytropis
  • Cinerea Oxytropis
  • Oxytropis Cinerea

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Description

Oxytropis cinerea (also called Gray Locoweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a short stem and small, gray flowers. It grows in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis cinerea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used to make a yellow dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis cinerea has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis cinerea is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or autumn. Division of the rootstock should be done in the spring. The plants should be spaced at least 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Oxytropis cinerea

Oxytropis cinerea is found in the Rocky Mountains of the western United States, from Montana south to Arizona and New Mexico.

Oxytropis cinerea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis cinerea?

Oxytropis cinerea

What is the common name of Oxytropis cinerea?

Gray Locoweed

What is the family of Oxytropis cinerea?

Fabaceae

Species in the Oxytropis genus

Oxytropis sordida, Oxytropis arctica, Oxytropis besseyi, Oxytropis kokrinensis, Oxytropis lagopus, Oxytropis lambertii, Oxytropis oreophila, Oxytropis parryi, Oxytropis podocarpa, Oxytropis sericea, Oxytropis splendens, Oxytropis viscida, Oxytropis mollis, Oxytropis borealis, Oxytropis maydelliana, Oxytropis nigrescens, Oxytropis bellii, Oxytropis amethystea, Oxytropis urumovii, Oxytropis sulphurea, Oxytropis strobilacea, Oxytropis varlakovii, Oxytropis myriophylla, Oxytropis glabra, Oxytropis jordalii, Oxytropis bicolor, Oxytropis ochrocephala, Oxytropis pseudoglandulosa, Oxytropis turczaninovii, Oxytropis neglecta, Oxytropis lanata, Oxytropis muricata, Oxytropis oxyphylla, Oxytropis sylvatica, Oxytropis admiranda, Oxytropis aellenii, Oxytropis afghanica, Oxytropis asterocarpa, Oxytropis astragaloides, Oxytropis aucheri, Oxytropis baburi, Oxytropis bicornis, Oxytropis binaludensis, Oxytropis boguschii, Oxytropis cabulica, Oxytropis chiliophylla, Oxytropis chionophylla, Oxytropis chitralensis, Oxytropis chrysocarpa, Oxytropis cinerea,

Species in the Fabaceae family