Astragalus lentiginosus var. scorpionis
Scorpion Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus lentiginosus var. toyabensis Barneby +2 more
- Astragalus lentiginosus var. toyabensis Barneby
- Astragalus lentiginosus var. tremuletorum Barneby
- Cystium scorpionis (M.E.Jones) 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. scorpionis (commonly known as Scorpion Milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this variety typically occurs in subalpine or subarctic conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Astragalus lentiginosus, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Cold
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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