Astragalus cottonii
Cotton's Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus aboriginum var. cottonii (M.E.Jones) S.L.Welsh +2 more
- Astragalus aboriginum var. cottonii (M.E.Jones) S.L.Welsh
- Astragalus australis var. cottonii (M.E.Jones) S.L.Welsh
- Atelophragma cottonii (M.E.Jones) Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Indigenous to North America, Astragalus cottonii (commonly known as Cotton's milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Washington