Oxytropis amethystea

Oxytropis amethystea

Overview

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.

Taxonomy

Takım Fabales
Familya Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Oxytropis amethystea

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

What family does Oxytropis amethystea belong to?
Oxytropis amethystea (Oxytropis amethystea) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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