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Reveal, James L.

Astragalus albulus

Astragalus albulus Woot. & Standl.

Cibola Milkvetch

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ASAL5

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Subshrub
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit Type: Legume

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Purple , Violet
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AZ , NM , TX

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: High

Additional resources

USDA: Find Astragalus albulus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Astragalus albulus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus albulus

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-11-30
Research By: TWC Staff

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