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Astragalus nothoxys

Astragalus nothoxys A. Gray

Sheep Milkvetch

Fabaceae (Pea family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ASNO3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems decumbent to prostrate, up to about 16 inches long.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Purple
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: AZ , NM

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Webref 15 - The American Southwest (1994) John Crossley

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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