Astragalus lentiginosus var. floribundus
Carson City Milkvetch, Freckled Milkvetch
Also known as: Cystium floribundum (A.Gray) Rydb.
- Cystium floribundum (A.Gray) Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astragalus lentiginosus var. floribundus (commonly known as Carson City milkvetch or Freckled Milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this variety is primarily associated with 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)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Nevada, Oregon
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