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Astragalus giganteus
Astragalus giganteus S. Watson
Giant Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ASGI2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Root Type: Tap
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Pinnate
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit Type: Legume
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: NM , TXGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Dry
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesInteresting Foliage: yes
Additional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus giganteus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus giganteus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus giganteus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff