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Astragalus molybdenus

Astragalus molybdenus Barneby

Leadville Milkvetch

Fabaceae (Pea family)

Synonym(s): Astragalus molybdenus var. shultziorum, Astragalus plumbeus, Astragalus shultziorum

USDA Symbol: ASMO8

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 3 inches tall. Tends to form loose mats.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: CO , MT , WY

Web Reference

Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServe
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-06-28
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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