Astragalus zionis
Zion Milkvetch
Also known as: Xylophacos zionis (M.E.Jones) Rydb.
- Xylophacos zionis (M.E.Jones) Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Astragalus zionis (commonly known as Zion milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Astragalus is notably large, comprising more than 3050 species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms