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Astragalus welshii
Astragalus welshii Barneby
Loa Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ASWE4
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 8 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: UTWeb Reference
Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServeWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Webref 91 - Utah Rare Plant Guide (2003) Utah Native Plant Society
Additional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus welshii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus welshii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus welshii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-07-06Research By: Joseph A. Marcus