Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saurica
ID:
199755

Status:
valid

Authors:
Saposhn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R.4: 137 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199084

Common Names

  • Oxytropis saurica
  • Saurian Oxytropis
  • Saurian Vetch

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Description

Oxytropis saurica (also called Saurian Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has a long, slender stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis saurica is used as a fodder crop for livestock, and also as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxytropis saurica is a white or pale purple, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis saurica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Oxytropis saurica

Oxytropis saurica is native to Central Asia, primarily in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Oxytropis saurica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis saurica?

Oxytropis saurica

What is the family of Oxytropis saurica?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Oxytropis saurica?

Saurian Locoweed

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