Astragalus nuttallianus
Smallflowered Milkvetch, Texas Pea
Other regional names: Turkey Peas
- Turkey Peas
Also known as: Astragalus trichocarpus M.J.Yang +2 more
- Astragalus trichocarpus M.J.Yang
- Hamosa nuttalliana (DC.) Rydb.
- Tragacantha micrantha Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Indigenous to North America, Astragalus nuttallianus (commonly known as Smallflowered Milkvetch or Texas-pea) is an annual belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms