Safety note: Toxic to livestock.
Pendant-pod Locoweed is a small, delicate plant with purple flowers and distinctive hanging seed pods. It contains toxic compounds that can be harmful to grazing animals.
Habitat
Found in dry, rocky soils and alpine meadows.
Diet
Pollinated by bees and provides nectar for insects.
How common
Rare
Best time to see a Pendant-pod Locoweed
The best time to see a Pendant-pod Locoweed is June–July, when about 77% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 420 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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