Astragalus duchesnensis
Duchesne Milk Vetch
Also known as: Lonchophaca duchesnensis Rydb.
- Lonchophaca duchesnensis Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astragalus duchesnensis (commonly known as Duchesne milk-vetch) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigenous to 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)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado, Utah