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Astragalus chamaeleuce
Astragalus chamaeleuce A. Gray
Cicada Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ASCH4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit Type: Legume
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Flowers are deep magenta.
Distribution
USA: CO , MT , UT , WYGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Sandy.
Additional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus chamaeleuce in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus chamaeleuce in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus chamaeleuce
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff