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Astragalus atratus var. mensanus
Astragalus atratus S. Watson var. mensanus M.E. Jones
Mourning Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Astragalus mensanus
USDA Symbol: ASATM
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Pinnate
Inflorescence: Axillary
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems decumbent to weakly ascending, up to about 16 inches long.
Flower: Flowers 4-18 reflexed flowers in the inflorescence.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , VioletBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Off white at the base and pink or lavender at the tips.
Distribution
USA: CA , NVAdditional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus atratus var. mensanus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus atratus var. mensanus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus atratus var. mensanus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2013-08-13Research By: TWC Staff