Astragalus amphioxys
Crescent Milk Vetch, Crescent Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus amphioxys var. typicus Barneby +2 more
- Astragalus amphioxys var. typicus Barneby
- Xylophacos amphioxus Rydb.
- Xylophacos amphioxys (A.Gray) Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Astragalus amphioxys (commonly known as Crescent Milk-Vetch) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, Mexico Northeast, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms