Astragalus purshii var. lectulus
Sierran Milkvetch, Woollypod Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus jonesii Abrams +3 more
- Astragalus jonesii Abrams
- Astragalus lectulus S.Watson
- Xylophacos argentinus Rydb.
- Xylophacos lectulus (S.Watson) Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Astragalus purshii var. lectulus (commonly known as Sierran milkvetch or Woollypod Milkvetch) is a shrub within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. In its natural range, this variety typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Astragalus purshii, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Nevada
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