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Astragalus gilviflorus var. gilviflorus
Astragalus gilviflorus Sheldon var. gilviflorus
Plains Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s): Astragalus triphyllus, Orophaca triphylla
USDA Symbol: ASGIG
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Cushion-forming, up to about 3 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: CO , ID , KS , MT , ND , NE , OK , SD , UT , WYCanada: AB , MB , SK
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus gilviflorus var. gilviflorus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus gilviflorus var. gilviflorus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus gilviflorus var. gilviflorus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-21Research By: Joseph A. Marcus