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Astragalus sericoleucus

Astragalus sericoleucus A. Gray

Silky Milkvetch

Fabaceae (Pea family)

Synonym(s): Astragalus sericeus, Orophaca sericea

USDA Symbol: ASSE5

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Purple
Bloom Time: May , Jun

Distribution

USA: CO , KS , MT , NE , NM , SD , WY

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-07-03
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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