Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Fabaceae (Pea Family) Look Alikes: Not likely to be confused with other species in this habitat in southwestern Colorado. Flowering/Fruiting Period: Late April-May/May. Habitat: Sandy and gravelly ridges on red sandstone. Also on Mancos Shale and on substrates derived from the Morrison Formation in the eastern part of its range. Elev. 4800-5800 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Distribution: Utah and Colorado (Montezuma Co.). References: Barneby 1964 and 1989; O’Kane et al. 1988; Welsh et al. 1993. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992