Status: Native
Synonyms:
Thermopsis rhombifolia (Nuttall ex Pursh) Richardson var. montana Nuttall
Thermopsis pinetorum of many NM works
Thermopsis montana is a common resident of the upper elevation Ponderosa Pine forest. It blooms in the early spring as an erect long flower spike. The blossoms are bright yellow.
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Thermopsis montana, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Black Range, East Canyon, Apr. 16, 2008
Thermopsis montana, inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Black Range, East Canyon, Apr. 16, 2008
Thermopsis montana, fertile stem, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Black Range, East Canyon, Apr. 16, 2008
Thermopsis montana, fruits, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Black Range, East Canyon, Apr. 16, 2008
Thermopsis montana, closeup of flowers, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Black Range, East Canyon, Apr. 16, 2008
Thermopsis montana, mature erect, straight fruits, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Black Range, East Canyon, Apr. 16, 2008
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