Astragalus missouriensis var. mimetes
Horn Loco Milkvetch, Mimic Milkvetch
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Indigenous to North America, Astragalus missouriensis var. mimetes (commonly known as Horn Loco Milkvetch or Mimic Milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Astragalus missouriensis, 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)
South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, New Mexico
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