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Astragalus proimanthus
Astragalus proimanthus Barneby
Precocious Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s): Orophaca proimantha
USDA Symbol: ASPR7
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Cushion-forming, up to about 2 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , Yellow , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Whitish to yellow, often tinged pink or lavender.
Distribution
USA: WYWeb 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 proimanthus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus proimanthus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus proimanthus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-29Research By: Joseph A. Marcus