Associations to the word «Oxytropis»

Wiktionary

OXYTROPIS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Fabaceae   — locoweeds.

Dictionary definition

OXYTROPIS, noun. Large widely-distributed genus of evergreen shrubs or subshrubs having odd-pinnate leaves and racemose or spicate flowers each having a pea-like corolla with a clawed petal.

Wise words

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