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Astragalus mollissimus var. thompsoniae

Thompson's Woolly Locoweed, Woolly Locoweed
Also known as: Astragalus bigelovii var. thompsoniae (S.Watson) M.E.Jones +5 more
  • Astragalus bigelovii var. thompsoniae (S.Watson) M.E.Jones
  • Astragalus mollissimus var. thompsonae (S.Watson) Barneby
  • Astragalus syrticola E.Sheld.
  • Astragalus thompsonae S.Watson
  • Astragalus thompsoniae S.Watson
  • Tragacantha thompsoniae (S.Watson) Kuntze
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Variety
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Found natively in North America, Astragalus mollissimus var. thompsoniae (commonly known as Thompson's woolly locoweed or Woolly Locoweed) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this variety typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Astragalus mollissimus, 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)
Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah
Base Species & Variations

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