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Astragalus megacarpus
Astragalus megacarpus (Nutt.) A. Gray
Great Bladdery Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s): Astragalus megacarpus var. parryi
USDA Symbol: ASME2
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 6 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CO , NV , UT , WYWeb 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 megacarpus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus megacarpus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus megacarpus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-27Research By: Joseph A. Marcus