Astragalus humistratus
Groundcover Milkvetch
Also known as: Batidophaca humistrata (A.Gray) Rydb. +4 more
- Batidophaca humistrata (A.Gray) Rydb.
- Ctenophyllum humistratum (A.Gray) Rydb. ex A.Heller
- Tium huministratum (A.Gray) Rydb.
- Tium humistratum (A.Gray) Rydb.
- Tragacantha humistrata (A.Gray) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astragalus humistratus (commonly known as Groundcover Milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial 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
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah
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