Status:
valid
Authors:
Boriss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.7: 237 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188915
Common Names
- Thick-Stemmed Oxytropis
- Crassiuscula Oxytropis
- Oxytropis Crassiuscula
Synonyms
- Oxytropis cobresietorum Vassilcz. [valid]
Description
Oxytropis crassiuscula (also called Thick-Stemmed Locoweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a thick stem and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis crassiuscula 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 crassiuscula 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis crassiuscula 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 crassiuscula
Oxytropis crassiuscula is found in the Rocky Mountains of the western United States, from Montana south to Arizona and New Mexico.
Oxytropis crassiuscula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis crassiuscula?
Oxytropis crassiuscula
What is the common name of Oxytropis crassiuscula?
Thick-stemmed Locoweed
What is the family of Oxytropis crassiuscula?
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