Astragalus sericoleucus
Silky Milkvetch, Silky Orophaca
Also known as: Orophaca sericea (Nutt.) Britton +2 more
- Orophaca sericea (Nutt.) Britton
- Phaca sericea Nutt.
- Tragacantha sericea (Nutt.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Found natively in North America, Astragalus sericoleucus (commonly known as Silky Milkvetch or Silky Orophaca) is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Wyoming