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Astragalus crassicarpus var. berlandieri
Astragalus crassicarpus Nutt. var. berlandieri Barneby
Berlandier's Groundplum, Groundplum Milkvetch, Groundplum
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Astragalus mexicanus, Geoprumnon mexicanum
USDA Symbol: ASCRB
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit Type: Legume
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: TXNative Distribution: Texas
Native Habitat: Central Texas prairies.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry
Additional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus crassicarpus var. berlandieri in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus crassicarpus var. berlandieri in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus crassicarpus var. berlandieri
Metadata
Record Modified: 2013-12-15Research By: Joseph A. Marcus