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Flowers of Mountain and Plain

by Edith S. Clements

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Prairie Clover Petalostemon Purpureus

The Prairie Clover bears tiny rose-pink to purple blossoms in small but crowded heads. An albino form is occasionally found. The stems grow 6 in.-3 ft. tall on plains and prairies at 4000-7000 ft. and the flowers bloom all summer.

PEA FAMILY

1 Golden Banner: Thermopsis montana
2 Silvery Lupine: Lupinus argenteus
3 Prairie Clover: Petalostemon purpureus
4 Wild Sweet Pea: Lathyrus ornatus
5 Purple Vetch: Vicia americana

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