Wildflower of the valley
Lapland Locoweed
Oxytropis lapponica
- How easy to find
- Rare — you will see it only in some places
- Flower size
- Small
- Family
- Fabaceae (Pea family)
- Type
- Herb
- Height
- small
- Flower colour
- blue
- Flowering
- June to August
About Lapland Locoweed
Oxytropis lapponica is a herb with odd number of leaflets. Leaflets are many and sessile. Flowers are purple and found in condensed racemes. Calyx is bell shaped, covered with hairs. The specific name lapponica refers to belonging to Lapland.
Where to find it
- Near the entrance of the valley
- In the middle of the valley
Habitat
In meadows and near streams.
What the name means
Oxytropis is Greek oxys (sharp) + tropis (keel), after the pointed keel petal; lapponica means "of Lapland" — a Eurasian arctic-alpine species.
More photos
With intricate petals and a captivating aura, Oxytropis Lapponica thrives in untouched wilderness, symbolizing nature's hidden artistry.
