Astragalus shortianus
Short's Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus shortianus var. typicus Barneby +2 more
- Astragalus shortianus var. typicus Barneby
- Tragacantha shortiana (Nutt.) Kuntze
- Xylophacos shortianus (Nutt.) Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astragalus shortianus (commonly known as Short's milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
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, Nebraska, New Mexico, Wyoming