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Cressler, Alan

Astragalus nuttallii

Astragalus nuttallii (Torr. & A. Gray) J.T. Howell

Nuttall's Milkvetch

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ASNU5

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems to about 3 feet in length.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow , Green
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: Flowers creamy white or pale greenish-yellow.

Distribution

USA: CA

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2017-08-16
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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