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Astragalus deterior

Astragalus deterior (Barneby) Barneby

Cliff Palace Milkvetch

Fabaceae (Pea family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ASDE4

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems trailing, up to about 5 inches long.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: CO

Web Reference

Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServe
Webref 74 - Southwest Colorado Wildflowers (2020) Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-06-20
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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