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Astragalus neglectus

Astragalus neglectus (Torr. & A. Gray) Sheldon

Cooper's Milkvetch

Fabaceae (Pea family)

Synonym(s): Astragalus cooperi, Phaca neglecta

USDA Symbol: ASNE2

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

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: MA , MI , MN , ND , NY , OH , PA , SD , VA , WI , WV
Canada: MB , ON

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:					FACU	UPL		FACU	FACU

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

Webref 26 - Minnesota Wildflowers: a field guide to the flora of Minnesota (2009)
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-06-28
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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