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Astragalus perianus
Astragalus perianus Barneby
Rydberg's Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ASPE6
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems prostrate, up to about 1 foot long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Whitish, faintly tinged pink or purple.
Distribution
USA: UTWeb Reference
Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServeWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Webref 91 - Utah Rare Plant Guide (2003) Utah Native Plant Society
Additional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus perianus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus perianus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus perianus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-29Research By: Joseph A. Marcus