Astragalus amphioxys var. musimonum
Crescent Milkvetch, Sheep Mountain Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus musimonum Barneby
- Astragalus musimonum Barneby
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astragalus amphioxys var. musimonum (commonly known as Crescent milkvetch or Sheep Mountain milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Astragalus amphioxys, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Nevada
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