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Astragalus spatulatus

Draba Milk Vetch, Tufted Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus simplex Tidestr. +15 more
  • Astragalus simplex Tidestr.
  • Astragalus simplicifolius var. caespitosus (Nutt.) M.E.Jones
  • Astragalus simplicifolius var. spatulatus (E.Sheld.) M.E.Jones
  • Astragalus spatulatus var. simplex Tidestr.
  • Astragalus spatulatus var. typicus Barneby
  • Astragalus spatulatus var. uniflorus (Rydb.) Barneby
  • Homalobus brachycarpus Nutt.
  • Homalobus brachycarpus Torr. & A.Gray
  • Homalobus caespitosus Nutt.
  • Homalobus caespitosus Torr. & A.Gray
  • Homalobus canescens Nutt.
  • Homalobus canescens Torr. & A.Gray
  • Homalobus uniflorus Rydb.
  • Orophaca triphylla (Eaton & Wright) Britton
  • Phaca argophylla Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray
  • Tragacantha caespitosa (Nutt.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Found natively in North America, Astragalus spatulatus (commonly known as Draba Milk-Vetch or Tufted Milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to 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., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

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