Astragalus gilviflorus var. purpureus
Plains Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus gilviflora var. purpureus Dorn +1 more
- Astragalus gilviflora var. purpureus Dorn
- Orophaca triphylla var. purpurea (Dorn) Isely
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Found natively in North America, Astragalus gilviflorus var. purpureus (commonly known as Plains Milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Astragalus gilviflorus, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Wyoming
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