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Astragalus kentrophyta

Astragalus kentrophyta A. Gray

Spiny Milkvetch

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ASKE

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Purple

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , CO , ID , KS , MT , ND , NE , NM , NV , OR , SD , UT , WA , WY
Canada: AB , SK

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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