Astragalus crotalariae
Rattlebox Milkvetch, Salton Milk Vetch
Other regional names: Salton Milkvetch
- Salton Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus crotalariae (Benth.) Sheld. +13 more
- Astragalus crotalariae (Benth.) Sheld.
- Astragalus crotalariae var. piscinus (M.E.Jones) Jeps.
- Astragalus douglasii var. piscinus (M.E.Jones) M.E.Jones
- Astragalus limatus E.Sheld.
- Astragalus miquelensis Greene
- Astragalus piscinus (Rydb.) Barneby
- Astragalus piscinus M.E.Jones
- Astragalus preussii var. limatus (E.Sheld.) Jeps.
- Phaca crotalariae Benth.
- Phaca crotalarioe Benth.
- Phaca piscina Rydb.
- Phaca vestita Benth.
- Tragacantha crotalariae (A.Gray) Kuntze
- Tragacantha crotofariae Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astragalus crotalariae (commonly known as Rattlebox Milkvetch or Salton milk-vetch) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is part of the broad Astragalus genus, encompassing over 3050 species globally.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest