Astragalus aretioides
Cushion Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus sericoleucus var. aretioides M.E.Jones +1 more
- Astragalus sericoleucus var. aretioides M.E.Jones
- Orophaca aretioides (M.E.Jones) Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Astragalus aretioides (commonly known as Cushion Milkvetch) is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Astragalus is notably large, comprising more than 3050 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado, Montana, Utah, Wyoming