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Astragalus misellus var. pauper
Astragalus misellus S. Watson var. pauper Barneby
Pauper Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s): Astragalus howellii var. pauper
USDA Symbol: ASMIP
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems prostrate to ascending, up to about 4 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: White to pale yellow.
Distribution
USA: WAWeb Reference
Webref 62 - Burke Herbarium Image Collection (2020) University of WashingtonWebref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServe
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus misellus var. pauper in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus misellus var. pauper in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus misellus var. pauper
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-27Research By: Joseph A. Marcus