Thermopsis montana
(Mountain Golden Banner)
Thermopsis montana, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 0077
Thermopsis montana, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 0668
Thermopsis montana, Breakneck Pass, Park Co. 4581
Thermopsis montana, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 0668-2
| Scientific Name | Thermopsis montana | USDA PLANTS Symbol | THMO6 |
| Common Name | Mountain Goldenbanner | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 508158 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills and montane (5500 to 10600 ft.); shady or partially-shady sreas, moist meadows, aspen forests, streamsides. Plant: Upright colony-forming perennial 12 to 40 inches tall with erect, clustered stems. Leaves: Alternate, trifoliate-compound leaves, each leaflet broadly ovate to oblong-lanceolate, 1.2 to 2.8 inches long. Inflorescence: Solitary, dense, terminal raceme 4 to 8 inches long; bright yellow, pea-like flowers about 0.8-inch long; pubescent calyx with sepals less than 0.2-inch long. Bloom Period: April to August. Fruit: Straight, erect pod 1.6 to 2.4 inches long containing 5 to 15 seeds. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and Montana Field Guide. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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