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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: Perennial
Habit: 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 , Yellow
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: CO , UT

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Webref 77 - Wildflower Search - Wildflower Identification Website (2020) WildflowerSearch.org

Additional resources

USDA: Find Astragalus asclepiadoides in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Astragalus asclepiadoides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus asclepiadoides

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-31
Research By: TWC Staff

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