Astragalus malacus
Shaggy Milk Vetch, Shaggy Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus malacus var. obfalcatus (A.Nelson) M.E.Jones +4 more
- Astragalus malacus var. obfalcatus (A.Nelson) M.E.Jones
- Astragalus obfalcatus A.Nelson
- Astragalus parryi C.Anderson
- Hamosa malaca (A.Gray) Rydb.
- Tragacantha malaca (A.Gray) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astragalus malacus (commonly known as Shaggy Milk-Vetch) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Astragalus genus, encompassing over 3050 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon