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Astragalus praelongus
Astragalus praelongus Sheldon
Stinking Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ASPR5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 30 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Whitish to pale yellow.
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , NM , NV , TX , UTWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus praelongus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus praelongus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus praelongus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-29Research By: TWC Staff