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Astragalus desperatus var. petrophilus
Astragalus desperatus M.E. Jones var. petrophilus M.E. Jones
Rimrock Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ASDEP
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems trailing, up to about 6 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: 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 desperatus var. petrophilus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus desperatus var. petrophilus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus desperatus var. petrophilus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-20Research By: Joseph A. Marcus