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Astragalus albulus
Astragalus albulus Woot. & Standl.
Cibola Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ASAL5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Subshrub
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit Type: Legume
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Purple , VioletBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AZ , NM , TXGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: High
Additional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus albulus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus albulus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus albulus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2018-11-30Research By: TWC Staff