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Oxytropis

Oxytropis

9.9
A group of evergreen small bushes with many small leaflets and pea-like flower clusters
  • noun
  • /ˌɑksɪˈtroʊpɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • Several species of Oxytropis are known for their beautiful purple flowers and are found in alpine meadows.

Examples

  • The toxic properties of some Oxytropis plants pose a risk to grazing livestock.

  • The Oxytropis species thrive in mountainous regions.

  • Researchers are studying Oxytropis to understand adaptations to harsh, cold environments.

  • Look at this Oxytropis!

  • Several species of Oxytropis are known for their beautiful purple flowers and are found in alpine meadows.

  • Researchers are studying Oxytropis to understand adaptations to harsh, cold environments.

  • The Oxytropis species thrive in mountainous regions.

Compounds

Oxytropis lambertii
  • Specialized
9.9

A small plant that grows in clumps with purple, pink, or white flowers in the southwestern United States

Surface Forms

Oxytropis singular
Oxytropis plural

Etymology

Oxytropis comes from Greek parts oxy- 'sharp' and -tropis 'keel'. That 'keel' is the boat-like part of a pea flower, so the name helps you remember these are pea-family shrubs with a pointed or 'sharp' flower part.