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Astragalus umbellatus

Astragalus umbellatus Bunge

Tundra Milkvetch

Fabaceae (Pea family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ASUM2

USDA Native Status: AK (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: AK
Canada: BC , NT , YT

Web Reference

Webref 61 - Alaska Wildflowers (2020)
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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