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Astragalus pleianthus

Astragalus pleianthus (Shinners) Isely

Edwards Plateau Milkvetch

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s): Astragalus nuttallianus var. pleianthus

USDA Symbol: ASPL8

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 10 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink , Purple
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: TX

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-31
Research By: TWC Staff

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