Astragalus oophorus
Egg Milkvetch, Spindle Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus oophorus var. typicus Barneby +2 more
- Astragalus oophorus var. typicus Barneby
- Phaca oophora (S.Watson) Rydb.
- Tragacantha oophora (S.Watson) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astragalus oophorus (commonly known as Egg Milkvetch or Spindle Milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms