Astragalus coltonii var. coltonii
Colton's Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus coltonii var. aphyllus M.E.Jones
- Astragalus coltonii var. aphyllus M.E.Jones
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astragalus coltonii var. coltonii (commonly known as Colton's milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial within the Fabaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Astragalus coltonii, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado, Utah
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