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Astragalus wardii
Astragalus wardii A. Gray
Ward's Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ASWA2
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 1 foot tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: White, often with pink veining.
Distribution
USA: UTWeb Reference
Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServeWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus wardii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus wardii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus wardii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-07-06Research By: Joseph A. Marcus