Question

Seedpod   QUESTION: Do you happen to recognize this particular seedpod? I haven't been able to identify the plant. I missed seeing the flower.

Thanks for your time - Rex

ANSWER: Hi Rex,
Thanx for your question.  Are the seeds shown in the picture from the plant shown growing near it?  If so, can you send some larger close-ups?  Where are you located?
thx,
Tom

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Seed pod   QUESTION: Here is another picture that shows the leaves. This photo was taken in Billings Canyon just south of Grand Junction, Colorado.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q251/rexnye/Billings%20Canyon/BillingsCanyon0

Answer
Hi Rex,
Thanx for your challenging question.  I apologize for the time it took to get an answer to you but with the holiday weekend I think I've finally found your answer.

I believe the plant to be a type of locoweed from the genus Oxytropis.  These plants are native to the Southwest mountains and some are native up to Canada and Washington.  They are leguminous (members of the pea family).

Here is a link to another photograph of the plant.
http://www.alanbauer.com/flora.htm

I hope this helps.
Tom