Astragalus vaccarum
Cow Spring Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus militaris M.E.Jones +3 more
- Astragalus militaris M.E.Jones
- Hamosa militaris (M.E.Jones) Rydb.
- Hamosa vaccarum (A.Gray) Rydb.
- Tragacantha vaccarum (A.Gray) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Astragalus vaccarum (commonly known as Cow Spring milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico