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Northington, David K.

Astragalus atratus var. mensanus

Astragalus atratus S. Watson var. mensanus M.E. Jones

Mourning Milkvetch

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s): Astragalus mensanus

USDA Symbol: ASATM

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Pinnate
Inflorescence: Axillary
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems decumbent to weakly ascending, up to about 16 inches long.
Flower: Flowers 4-18 reflexed flowers in the inflorescence.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink , Violet
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Off white at the base and pink or lavender at the tips.

Distribution

USA: CA , NV

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2013-08-13
Research By: TWC Staff

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