Astragalus arrectus
Palouse Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus arrectus var. arrectus +4 more
- Astragalus arrectus var. arrectus
- Astragalus arrectus var. palousensis (Piper) M.E.Jones
- Astragalus palousensis Piper
- Phaca arrecta (A.Gray) Piper
- Tium arrectum (A.Gray) Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astragalus arrectus (commonly known as Palouse milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Astragalus genus, encompassing over 3050 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Idaho, Washington