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Astragalus pictiformis

Astragalus pictiformis Barneby

Guadalupe Milkvetch

Fabaceae (Pea family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ASPI3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems prostrate, up to about 1 foot long.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: White with purple veining.

Distribution

USA: NM , TX

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Webref 77 - Wildflower Search - Wildflower Identification Website (2020) WildflowerSearch.org

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-06-29
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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