Species PlantsPendant-pod Locoweed

Pendant-pod Locoweed

Oxytropis deflexa

RarePlant
Illustration of Pendant-pod Locoweed (Oxytropis deflexa)
Safety note: Toxic to livestock.

Pendant-pod Locoweed is a small, delicate plant with purple flowers and distinctive hanging seed pods. It contains toxic compounds that can be harmful to grazing animals.

Habitat
Found in dry, rocky soils and alpine meadows.
Diet
Pollinated by bees and provides nectar for insects.
How common
Rare

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