Astragalus lentiginosus var. maricopae
Maricopa Milkvetch
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astragalus lentiginosus var. maricopae (commonly known as Maricopa milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Astragalus lentiginosus, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona
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