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Astragalus funereus

Black Woollypod, Black Wooly Pod
Other regional names: Funeral Mountain Milkvetch
  • Funeral Mountain Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus newberryi var. funereus (M.E.Jones) Clokey +2 more
  • Astragalus newberryi var. funereus (M.E.Jones) Clokey
  • Astragalus purshii var. funereus (M.E.Jones) Jeps.
  • Xylophacos funereus (M.E.Jones) Rydb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Astragalus funereus (commonly known as Black Woollypod or Black Wooly-Pod) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Astragalus genus, encompassing over 3050 species globally.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Nevada

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