Astragalus lentiginosus var. chartaceus
Broadleaf Milkvetch, San Pitch Valley Milk Vetch
Also known as: Astragalus lentiginosus var. platyphyllidium (Rydb.) M.Peck +3 more
- Astragalus lentiginosus var. platyphyllidium (Rydb.) M.Peck
- Astragalus merrillii (Rydb.) Tidestr.
- Cystium merrillii Rydb.
- Cystium platyphyllidium Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Astragalus lentiginosus var. chartaceus (commonly known as Broadleaf Milkvetch or San Pitch Valley milk-vetch) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Astragalus lentiginosus, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Nevada, Utah
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