Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Fabaceae (Pea Family) Look Alikes: A. alpinus, A. aboriginum var. glabriusculus, and A. robbinsii var. minor are larger and stouter with stipitate pods. Pods of A. alpinus have much denser and longer black hairs. A. aboriginum var. glabriusculus has white flowers with a purple spot on the keel. Flowering/Fruiting Period: July/July-August. Habitat: Rocky slopes and turf hillsides above timberline. Usually on limestone. Elev. 11,400-13,200 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Distribution: Colorado endemic (Lake, Park, Pitkin and Summit Cos.). References: Barneby 1964; Harrington 1954. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992