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Astragalus puniceus
Astragalus puniceus Osterh.
Trinidad Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ASPU8
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems decumbent, up to about 2 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CO , NM , OK , TXWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus puniceus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus puniceus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus puniceus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-29Research By: Joseph A. Marcus