Astragalus atratus
Mourning Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus mensanus (M.E.Jones) Abrams +4 more
- Astragalus mensanus (M.E.Jones) Abrams
- Hamosa atrata (S.Watson) Rydb.
- Tium atratum (S.Watson) Rydb.
- Tium mensanum (M.E.Jones) Rydb.
- Tragacantha atrata (S.Watson) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Astragalus atratus (commonly known as Mourning Milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Astragalus, which contains over 3050 distinct species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms