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Smith, R.W.

Astragalus scopulorum

Astragalus scopulorum Porter

Rocky Mountain Milkvetch

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ASSC7

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Typically less than 1 foot in height, though sprawling stems may be 2 feet in length.
Fruit: Fruit has a pronounced longitudinal depression on one surface.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Flowers are ochroleucous (yellowish-white) in color.

Distribution

USA: AZ , CO , NM , UT

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-03-16
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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