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Anderson, Wynn

Astragalus emoryanus

Astragalus emoryanus (Rydb.) Cory

Emory's Milkvetch

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ASEM2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual , Biennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Pinnate
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit Type: Legume

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: AZ , NM , TX , UT

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry

Additional resources

USDA: Find Astragalus emoryanus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Astragalus emoryanus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus emoryanus

Metadata

Record Modified: 2019-06-10
Research By: DEW

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