Astragalus palmeri
Palmer's Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus metanus M.E.Jones +10 more
- Astragalus metanus M.E.Jones
- Astragalus palmeri var. johnstonii (Munz & McBride) Barneby
- Astragalus palmeri var. palmeri
- Astragalus vaseyi S.Watson
- Astragalus vaseyi var. johnstonii Munz & McBride
- Astragalus vaseyi var. metanus (M.E.Jones) Munz & McBurney
- Astragalus vaseyi var. vaseyi
- Phaca metana (M.E.Jones) Rydb.
- Phaca palmeri (A.Gray) Rydb.
- Phaca vaseyi (S.Watson) Rydb.
- Tragacantha palmeri (A.Gray) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Astragalus palmeri (commonly known as Palmer's milkvetch) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Astragalus, which contains over 3050 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest