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Astragalus thurberi
Astragalus thurberi A. Gray
Thurber's Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ASTH
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems decumbent to ascending, up to about 16 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AZ , NMAdditional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus thurberi in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus thurberi in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff