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Astragalus wittmannii
Astragalus wittmannii Barneby
Wittmann's Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ASWI3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Low mats, up to about 1 foot across.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: May
Distribution
USA: NMWeb Reference
Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServeWebref 50 - New Mexico Rare Plants (2020) New Mexico Rare Plant Technical Council
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Research Literature
Reslit 2898 - DRAGMA HIPPOMANICUM IV. NEW TAXA OF ASTRAGALUS SECT. HUMILLIMI (1979) Barneby, Rupert C.This information was provided by the Florida WIldflower Foundation.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus wittmannii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus wittmannii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus wittmannii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-07-06Research By: Joseph A. Marcus