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Astragalus hamiltonii
Astragalus hamiltonii Ced. Porter
Hamilton's Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s): Astragalus lonchocarpus var. hamiltonii
USDA Symbol: ASHA3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CO , UTWeb Reference
Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServeWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus hamiltonii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus hamiltonii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus hamiltonii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-22Research By: Joseph A. Marcus