XStalkpod Locoweed (Oxytropis podocarpa)X
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Stalkpod Locoweed -or- Stalked-pod Crazyweed (Oxytropis podocarpa), family Fabaceae (Pea/Bean)
Thank you, Amy Schneider - Denver Botanic Gardens - for identifying this species. And to ranger Mike Foley, stationed at the Goliath Natural Area, who made sure we did not miss this less than common species.
UPDATE: Note the additional insets of the plant's fruits. The pod inset in the flower view was less developed and still has a remaining bit of flower still showing at it's tip. For a more mature pod click on the plant view. The flowers as originally seen on the 15th of June were already a bit less than prime. A mere 13 days later, June 28, 2011, pollination has taken place and the plant's pod are well under way. Every flower on the plant has whithered away leaving just fruit in varying stages of development.
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Plant location: Found in the Goliath Natural Area on Mt Evans on June 15, 2011. GPS coordinates: N39?38.554 W105?35.560 - Elevation: 11,518'. This species is found only in three of the United States USA - CO, MT, WY, and in Canada - AB, BC, LB, NU, QC. The plants are considered to be seriously endangered in Montana. Plant -
Bloom season: June through unknown.Foliage -
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