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Astragalus distortus var. distortus
Astragalus distortus Torr. & A. Gray var. distortus
Ozark Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s): Holcophacos distortus
USDA Symbol: ASDID3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems ascending, up to about 1 foot long.
Distribution
USA: AR , IA , IL , KS , LA , MD , MO , OK , TX , VA , WVWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus distortus var. distortus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus distortus var. distortus in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-20Research By: Joseph A. Marcus