Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
recognita
ID:
199748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ildis

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7, 22(1): 79 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199077



Common Names

  • Oxytropis recognita
  • Bearded Vetch
  • Beard Vetch


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Synonyms

  • Spiesia recognita (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
  • Oxytropis argentata Ledeb. [illegitimate]

Description

Oxytropis recognita (also called Recognized 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 recognita is used as a fodder crop for livestock, and also as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis recognita has small, white flowers with a bell-like shape. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis recognita is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Oxytropis recognita

Oxytropis recognita is native to dry grasslands and steppes in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Oxytropis recognita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis recognita?

Oxytropis recognita

What is the family of Oxytropis recognita?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Oxytropis recognita?

Recognized 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