Astragalus desperatus
Rimrock Milk Vetch, Rimrock Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus desperatus var. typicus Barneby +3 more
- Astragalus desperatus var. typicus Barneby
- Batidophaca despelata (M.E.Jones) Rydb.
- Batidophaca desperata (M.E.Jones) Rydb.
- Tium desperatum (M.E.Jones) Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astragalus desperatus (commonly known as Rimrock Milk-Vetch) is a herbaceous perennial within the Fabaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
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
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms