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Astragalus pubentissimus

Astragalus pubentissimus Torr. & A. Gray

Green River Milkvetch

Fabaceae (Pea family)

Synonym(s): Astragalus peabodianus, Astragalus pubentissimus var. peabodianus

USDA Symbol: ASPU6

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual , Perennial , Biennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems decumbent to ascending, up to about 8 inches long.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: CO , UT , WY

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Webref 91 - Utah Rare Plant Guide (2003) Utah Native Plant Society
Webref 77 - Wildflower Search - Wildflower Identification Website (2020) WildflowerSearch.org

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-06-29
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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