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Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings

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Fabaceae (Pea Family)

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Look Alikes: A. musiniensis has dorsiventrally compressed pods. A. amphioxis var. vespertinus has vivid pink flowers. A. chamaeleuce pods lack the prominent dorsal structure and elliptic cross section.

Flowering/Fruiting Period: Flowers late April-early June.

Habitat: Sandy, sometimes gypsiferous soils of valley benches and gullied foothills. Elev. 4300-5600 ft.

Photo Copyright © 1999 by P. Lyon
Distribution: Utah and Colorado (Mesa Co.).

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References: Barneby and Welsh 1985; Barneby 1989.



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