Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
montana
ID:
195599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194928



Common Names

  • Thermopsis Montana
  • Golden Pea
  • Mountain Thermopsis


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Synonyms

  • Thermopsis pauciflora Thornber ex Larisey [unknown]

Description

Thermopsis montana (also called 'Mountain Thermopsis', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a woody rootstock and grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Thermopsis montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of yellow dye.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Thermopsis montana var. ovata (Piper) H.St.John

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thermopsis montana has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thermopsis montana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings of about 5-7 cm in length and root them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for the cuttings to root.

Where to Find Thermopsis montana

Thermopsis montana can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Oregon.

Thermopsis montana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Thermopsis montana?

Thermopsis montana is native to Iran.

What is the flowering period of Thermopsis montana?

Thermopsis montana typically flowers in the spring.

What is the average height of Thermopsis montana?

Thermopsis montana typically grows to a height of 10-20 cm.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record ild-41550: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.