Astragalus crassicarpus var. cavus
Groundplum Milkvetch, Hollow Groundplum
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astragalus crassicarpus var. cavus (commonly known as Groundplum Milkvetch or Hollow Groundplum) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in North America, this variety is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Astragalus crassicarpus, 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)
South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, New Mexico
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