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Loughmiller, Campbell and Lynn

Astragalus gracilis

Astragalus gracilis Nutt.

Slender Milkvetch

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ASGR3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit Type: Legume

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink , Purple
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: CO , KS , MT , ND , NE , NM , OK , SD , TX , WY

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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