Astragalus lentiginosus var. micans
Freckled Milkvetch, Shining Freckled Milkvetch
Other regional names: Shining Milk Vetch +1 more
- Shining Milk Vetch
- Speckledpod Milkvetch
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astragalus lentiginosus var. micans (commonly known as Freckled Milkvetch or Shining Freckled Milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in North America, this variety is primarily associated with 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)
California, Nevada
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