Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient.2: 499 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208737
Common Names
- Lazica Oxytropis
- Oxytropis Lazica
- Lazica Locoweed
Synonyms
- Oxytropis micans Freyn & Sint. [illegitimate]
- Astragalus lazicus (Boiss.) Rouy [valid]
- Spiesia lazica (Boiss.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Oxytropis lazica (also called Lazic Oxytropis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Central Asia and grows in dry, sandy soils. It has yellow flowers with short, broad petals and a short, broad seed pod.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis lazica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering season and is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxytropis lazica is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis lazica is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the steppes of Central Asia. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division in spring. The plants can be divided every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
Where to Find Oxytropis lazica
Oxytropis lazica is native to the Russian Far East and northern China. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.
Oxytropis lazica FAQ
What are the common names of Oxytropis lazica?
Oxytropis lazica is commonly known as Lazic Locoweed.
What is the growth habit of Oxytropis lazica?
Oxytropis lazica is an annual herb with a prostrate to ascending growth habit.
What is the flowering period of Oxytropis lazica?
Oxytropis lazica typically flowers from June to August.
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