Oxytropis amethystea
Oxytropis amethystea
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Oxytropis amethystea is a low-growing tufted perennial legume in the locoweed genus, native to mountainous regions of central Asia or Europe with amethyst-
Oxytropis amethystea is a low-growing tufted perennial legume in the locoweed genus, native to mountainous regions of central Asia or Europe with amethyst-purple flowers. Members of Oxytropis are characterized by a pointed keel petal distinguishing them from the closely related Astragalus genus. This species grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes, forming cushion-like rosettes with pinnate leaves covered in silky hairs.
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What family does Oxytropis amethystea belong to?
Oxytropis amethystea (Oxytropis amethystea) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.
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