Astragalus gilviflorus
Cushion Milk Vetch, Plains Milkvetch
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Astragalus gilviflorus (commonly known as Cushion Milk-Vetch or Plains Milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Astragalus is notably large, comprising more than 3050 species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, Colorado, Idaho, Manitoba, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming
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