Astragalus mohavensis var. hemigyrus
Curve Podded Mojave Milk Vetch, Halfring Milkvetch
Other regional names: Mojave Milkvetch
- Mojave Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus hemigyrus Clokey
- Astragalus hemigyrus Clokey
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Astragalus mohavensis var. hemigyrus (commonly known as curve-podded Mojave milk-vetch or Halfring Milkvetch) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in North America, this variety is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Astragalus mohavensis, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Nevada
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