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Astragalus chamaeleuce var. laccoliticus
Astragalus chamaeleuce A. Gray var. laccoliticus (M.E. Jones) Barneby ex Isely
Cicada Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s): Astragalus laccoliticus
USDA Symbol: ASCHL2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems trailing, up to about 4 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Web Reference
Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServeWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Webref 91 - Utah Rare Plant Guide (2003) Utah Native Plant Society
Additional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus chamaeleuce var. laccoliticus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus chamaeleuce var. laccoliticus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus chamaeleuce var. laccoliticus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-20Research By: Joseph A. Marcus