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Astragalus detritalis
Astragalus detritalis M.E. Jones
Debris Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ASDE5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CO , UTWeb Reference
Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServeWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus detritalis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus detritalis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus detritalis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-20Research By: Joseph A. Marcus