Astragalus magdalenae
Satiny Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus candidissimus (Benth.) S.Watson +3 more
- Astragalus candidissimus (Benth.) S.Watson
- Astragalus crotalariae var. magdalenae (Greene) M.E.Jones
- Phaca candidissima Benth.
- Tragacantha californica Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astragalus magdalenae (commonly known as Satiny Milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is part of the broad Astragalus genus, encompassing over 3050 species globally. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Mexico Northwest
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms