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Astragalus diaphanus
Astragalus diaphanus Douglas ex Hook.
Transparent Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s): Astragalus diaphanus var. diurnus, Astragalus diurnus, Astragalus drepanolobus
USDA Symbol: ASDI2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Annual , BiennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems prostrate, up to about 16 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: OR , WANational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FACU |
Web Reference
Webref 62 - Burke Herbarium Image Collection (2020) University of WashingtonWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus diaphanus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus diaphanus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus diaphanus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-20Research By: Joseph A. Marcus