

How to identify Locoweeds (Oxytropis)
Locoweeds presents itself as a perennial plant adorned with a velvety layer of fine hairs. Its distinctive appearance comes from the conspicuous racemes that bear a multitude of flowers, their colors a vivid spectrum ranging from white and pink to yellow and purple. Typical of the bean family, locoweeds showcases a lush foliage that accompanies the vibrant floral display. Its presence is a feast for the eyes, although it harbors a deceptive toxicity that poses a significant threat to unsuspecting grazing fauna.
Perennial with velvety layer of fine hairs
Conspicuous racemes with colorful flowers (white, pink, yellow, purple)
Lush foliage typical of the bean family
Toxicity to grazing fauna
Scientific Classification of Locoweeds