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Astragalus asclepiadoides
Astragalus asclepiadoides M.E. Jones
Milkweed Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ASAS2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , Pink , YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: CO , UTGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterWebref 77 - Wildflower Search - Wildflower Identification Website (2020) WildflowerSearch.org
Additional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus asclepiadoides in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus asclepiadoides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus asclepiadoides
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-05-31Research By: TWC Staff