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Astragalus eremiticus

Astragalus eremiticus Sheldon

Hermit Milkvetch

Fabaceae (Pea family)

Synonym(s): Astragalus ampullarioides, Astragalus eremiticus var. ampullarioides, Astragalus eremiticus var. malheurensis, Astragalus eremiticus var. spencianus, Astragalus malheurensis

USDA Symbol: ASER4

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: AZ , ID , NV , OR , UT

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-06-21
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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