Astragalus cottamii
Cottam Milk Vetch, Cottam's Milkbetch
Other regional names: Cottam's Milkvetch
- Cottam's Milkvetch
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astragalus cottamii (commonly known as Cottam milk-vetch or Cottam's Milkbetch) is a herbaceous perennial within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah