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Astragalus crotalariae
Astragalus crotalariae (Benth.) A. Gray
Salton Milkvetch, Salton Sea Milk Vetch
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ASCR5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Pinnate
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Red , PurpleBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr
Bloom Notes: Reddish-purple, sometimes white.
Distribution
USA: AZ , CANative Habitat: Sandy or gravelly areas.
Additional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus crotalariae in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus crotalariae in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus crotalariae
Metadata
Record Modified: 2011-07-10Research By: TWC Staff