Golden-pea (Thermopsis montana var. ovata)

Silver Star Mountain, Columbia Gorge, WA, 6/2014.
This attractive plant is sometimes called “false lupine” due to its resemblance to another pea family member and other times, “mountain goldenbanner.” Close inspection reveals that the Golden-peas leaflets come in threes compared to the 5 of true lupines. Some sources call it inedible, while others claim it may be poisonous. Either way, don’t eat it.

Silver Star Mountain, Columbia Gorge, WA, 6/2014.
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This entry was posted on January 10, 2014 by nwwildflowers. It was filed under Alpine, alpine/subalpine meadow, Columbia Gorge East, Columbia Gorge West, dry open woods, June, Mid Elevation, pea, Washington, yellow and was tagged with Columbia Gorge, flower, Silver Star Mountain, Wildflowers.
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