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Thermopsis montana, commonly known as mountain goldenbanner, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to the western United States, where it is found in montane and subalpine regions.

Description[edit]

Thermopsis montana is a perennial herbaceous plant that typically grows to a height of 30 to 90 centimeters. The plant has compound leaves with three leaflets, and it produces bright yellow flowers arranged in racemes. The fruit is a legume pod containing several seeds.

Habitat[edit]

This species is commonly found in meadows, open woodlands, and along stream banks in mountainous areas. It thrives in well-drained soils and is often seen at elevations ranging from 1,500 to 3,000 meters.

Ecology[edit]

Thermopsis montana plays a role in its ecosystem by providing nectar and pollen for various pollinators, including bees and butterflies. The plant is also a nitrogen-fixing species, which helps improve soil fertility by converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use.

Uses[edit]

While Thermopsis montana is not widely used in traditional medicine, some Native American tribes have used it for its purported medicinal properties. However, caution is advised as the plant contains alkaloids that can be toxic if ingested in large quantities.

Conservation[edit]

Thermopsis montana is not currently listed as a threatened or endangered species. However, its habitat can be affected by human activities such as grazing, logging, and recreational development. Conservation efforts focus on preserving its natural habitats and maintaining healthy populations.

References[edit]

External links[edit]

[USDA Plants Profile for Thermopsis montana](https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=THMO)
[Calflora Database: Thermopsis montana](https://www.calflora.org/cgi-bin/species_query.cgi?where-calrecnum=8085)

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-[[file:Thermopsis_montana.jpg|thumb|Thermopsis montana]] '''Thermopsis montana''', commonly known as [[mountain goldenbanner]], is a species of flowering plant in the [[Fabaceae]] family. It is native to the western regions of [[North America]], particularly in the [[Rocky Mountains]].
+{{Infobox plant
+| name = Thermopsis montana
+| image = <!-- Image removed -->
+| image_caption = <!-- Caption removed -->
+| regnum = [[Plantae]]
+| unranked_divisio = [[Angiosperms]]
+| unranked_classis = [[Eudicots]]
+| unranked_ordo = [[Rosids]]
+| ordo = [[Fabales]]
+| familia = [[Fabaceae]]
+| genus = ''[[Thermopsis]]''
+| species = '''''T. montana'''''
+| binomial = ''Thermopsis montana''
+| binomial_authority = [[Nutt.]]
+}}
+'''''Thermopsis montana''''', commonly known as [[mountain goldenbanner]], is a species of flowering plant in the [[legume]] family, [[Fabaceae]]. It is native to the [[western United States]], where it is found in [[montane]] and [[subalpine]] regions.
 ==Description==
-''Thermopsis montana'' is a perennial herb that typically grows to a height of 30-90 cm. The plant has a robust, erect stem and is characterized by its trifoliate leaves, which are composed of three leaflets. The leaflets are oblong to lanceolate in shape and have a smooth margin. The plant produces bright yellow flowers that are arranged in dense, terminal racemes. The flowering period is usually from late spring to early summer.
+''Thermopsis montana'' is a perennial [[herbaceous plant]] that typically grows to a height of 30 to 90 centimeters. The plant has [[compound leaves]] with three leaflets, and it produces bright yellow [[flowers]] arranged in [[racemes]]. The [[fruit]] is a [[legume]] pod containing several seeds.
 ==Habitat==
-''Thermopsis montana'' thrives in a variety of habitats, including [[meadows]], [[open woodlands]], and [[mountain slopes]]. It prefers well-drained soils and can often be found at elevations ranging from 1,500 to 3,500 meters.
+This species is commonly found in [[meadows]], [[open woodlands]], and along [[stream banks]] in mountainous areas. It thrives in well-drained soils and is often seen at elevations ranging from 1,500 to 3,000 meters.
-==Distribution==
-The species is distributed across the western United States, including states such as [[Colorado]], [[Wyoming]], [[Montana]], and [[Utah]]. It is also found in parts of [[Canada]], particularly in [[British Columbia]] and [[Alberta]].
 ==Ecology==
-''Thermopsis montana'' plays a significant role in its ecosystem. It is a nitrogen-fixing plant, which means it helps to improve soil fertility by converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form that is usable by other plants. This makes it an important species for maintaining the health of its native habitats.
+''Thermopsis montana'' plays a role in its ecosystem by providing [[nectar]] and [[pollen]] for various [[pollinators]], including [[bees]] and [[butterflies]]. The plant is also a [[nitrogen-fixing]] species, which helps improve soil fertility by converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use.
 ==Uses==
-While ''Thermopsis montana'' is not widely used in traditional medicine, it has been noted for its potential medicinal properties. Some Native American tribes have used it for various ailments, although its use is not as common as other medicinal plants.
+While ''Thermopsis montana'' is not widely used in [[traditional medicine]], some [[Native American]] tribes have used it for its purported medicinal properties. However, caution is advised as the plant contains [[alkaloids]] that can be toxic if ingested in large quantities.
-==Conservation Status==
+==Conservation==
-The conservation status of ''Thermopsis montana'' is currently not of major concern. It is considered to be relatively stable across its range, although habitat destruction and climate change could pose future threats.
+''Thermopsis montana'' is not currently listed as a threatened or endangered species. However, its habitat can be affected by [[human activities]] such as [[grazing]], [[logging]], and [[recreational development]]. Conservation efforts focus on preserving its natural habitats and maintaining healthy populations.
-==Related Species==
+==References==
-''Thermopsis montana'' is closely related to other species in the [[Thermopsis]] genus, such as [[Thermopsis villosa]] and [[Thermopsis lupinoides]].
+* [[USDA Plants Database]]
+* [[Flora of North America]]
-==Gallery==
+==External links==
-<gallery>
+* [USDA Plants Profile for Thermopsis montana](https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=THMO)
-File:Thermopsis montana 1.jpg|''Thermopsis montana'' in bloom
+* [Calflora Database: Thermopsis montana](https://www.calflora.org/cgi-bin/species_query.cgi?where-calrecnum=8085)
-File:Thermopsis montana 2.jpg|Close-up of ''Thermopsis montana'' flowers
-</gallery>
-==See Also==
+{{Fabaceae-stub}}
-* [[Fabaceae]]
-* [[Rocky Mountains]]
-* [[Nitrogen fixation]]
-* [[Perennial plant]]
-==References==
-{{Reflist}}
-==External Links==
-{{Commons category|Thermopsis montana}}
-[[Category:Fabaceae]]
+[[Category:Thermopsis]]
-[[Category:Flora of North America]]
+[[Category:Flora of the Western United States]]
-[[Category:Plants described in 1813]]
+[[Category:Plants described in 1818]]
 [[Category:Perennial plants]]
+{{nt}}
-{{Fabaceae-stub}}
+<gallery>
+File:Thermopsis montana.jpg|Thermopsis montana
+</gallery>