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Astragalus wingatanus
Astragalus wingatanus S. Watson
Fort Wingate Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ASWI2
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 18 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , NM , UTWeb Reference
Webref 74 - Southwest Colorado Wildflowers (2020) Rocky Mountain Biological LaboratoryWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus wingatanus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus wingatanus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus wingatanus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-07-06Research By: Joseph A. Marcus