Astragalus tetrapterus
Four Wing Milk Vetch, Fourwing Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus tetrapterus var. capricornus M.E.Jones +4 more
- Astragalus tetrapterus var. capricornus M.E.Jones
- Astragalus tetrapterus var. cinerascens (Rydb.) Barneby
- Astragalus tetrapterus var. typicus Barneby
- Pterophacos cinerascens Rydb.
- Pterophacos tetrapterus (A.Gray) Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astragalus tetrapterus (commonly known as Four-Wing Milk-Vetch) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating 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., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah