Astragalus desperatus var. petrophilus
Rimrock Milkvetch
Also known as: Batidophaca petrophila (M.E.Jones) Rydb.
- Batidophaca petrophila (M.E.Jones) Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astragalus desperatus var. petrophilus (commonly known as Rimrock Milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this variety is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Astragalus desperatus, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Utah
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