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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: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Distribution
USA: MA , MI , MN , ND , NY , OH , PA , SD , VA , WI , WVCanada: MB , ON
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | UPL | FACU | FACU |
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 PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus neglectus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus neglectus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-28Research By: Joseph A. Marcus