Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Fabaceae (Pea Family) Look Alikes: A. wetherillii resembles A. sabulonum, but differs in having strictly appressed pubescence on the leaves and pods. The pods of A. wetherillii are also elevated on a stalk. Flowering/Fruiting Period: Flowers early May-late June. Habitat: Steep slopes, canyon benches, and talus under cliffs. In sandy clay soils derived from shale or sandstone. Grows with sagebrush and juniper. Elev. 5250-7400 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Distribution: Utah and Colorado (Garfield, Mesa, Montezuma, Moffat, Ouray and San Miguel Cos.). References: Barneby 1964 and 1989; Bunin 1991a; Harrington 1954; O’Kane 1988. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992