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Reveal, James L.

Astragalus whitneyi var. confusus

Astragalus whitneyi A. Gray var. confusus Barneby

Cone-like Milkvetch, Whitney's Milk Vetch

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ASWHC

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: To about 15 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink , Purple , Violet
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: CA , ID , NV , OR

Additional resources

USDA: Find Astragalus whitneyi var. confusus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Astragalus whitneyi var. confusus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus whitneyi var. confusus

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-11-30
Research By: CBR

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