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Astragalus kentrophyta var. kentrophyta
Astragalus kentrophyta A. Gray var. kentrophyta
Spiny Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s): Astragalus viridis, Kentrophyta montana
USDA Symbol: ASKEK
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Mat-forming, up to about 4 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: White with purple veining.
Distribution
USA: CO , MT , ND , NE , SD , WYCanada: AB , SK
Web Reference
Webref 65 - Montana Field Guides - Plants (2020) State of MontanaWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus kentrophyta var. kentrophyta in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus kentrophyta var. kentrophyta in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus kentrophyta var. kentrophyta
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-22Research By: Joseph A. Marcus