Astragalus lentiginosus var. sierrae
Big Bear Milk Vetch, Sierra Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus sierrae (M.E.Jones) Tidestr. +1 more
- Astragalus sierrae (M.E.Jones) Tidestr.
- Cystium sierrae (M.E.Jones) Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astragalus lentiginosus var. sierrae (commonly known as Big Bear milk-vetch or Sierra milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, 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)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California
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