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Astragalus tortipes

Astragalus tortipes J.L. Anderson & J.M. Porter

Sleeping Ute Milkvetch

Fabaceae (Pea family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ASTO9

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems ascending to erect, up to about 30 inches tall.
Fruit: Held erect by recurved pedicels.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: CO

Web Reference

Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServe

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-07-05
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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