Astragalus scaphoides
Bitterroot Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus arrectus var. scaphoides M.E.Jones +5 more
- Astragalus arrectus var. scaphoides M.E.Jones
- Astragalus arrectus var. scophioides M.E.Jones
- Hesperonix scaphoides Rydb.
- Phacopsis arrectus Rydb.
- Phacopsis scaphoides (M.E.Jones) Rydb.
- Rydbergiella scaphoides (M.E.Jones) Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astragalus scaphoides (commonly known as Bitterroot Milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Astragalus, which contains over 3050 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Idaho, Montana