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Astragalus minthorniae
Astragalus minthorniae (Rydb.) Jeps.
Minthorn's Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ASMI7
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems ascending to erect, up to about 1 foot tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CA , NVWeb Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Webref 15 - The American Southwest (1994) John Crossley
Additional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus minthorniae in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus minthorniae in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus minthorniae
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-27Research By: Joseph A. Marcus