Viscid Locoweed

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Viscid Locoweed (Oxytropis borealis var. viscida) is a native perennial herb that grows in Central California, primarily in the White and Inyo Mountains, the High Sierra Nevada and Sierra Nevada East regions. It tends to grow in meadows, at elevations from 11500-12200 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Natural setting

Site type

Meadows

Plant communities

Alpine Fell-Fields

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 3 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Alternative names

Common names:

Sticky Oxytropis

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