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Astragalus tridactylicus
Astragalus tridactylicus A. Gray
Foothill Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s): Astragalus sericoleucus var. tridactylicus, Orophaca tridactylica
USDA Symbol: ASTR7
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 4 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CO , WYWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus tridactylicus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus tridactylicus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus tridactylicus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-07-05Research By: Joseph A. Marcus