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
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms