Astragalus gilviflorus var. gilviflorus
Cushion Milk Vetch, Plains Milk Vetch
Other regional names: Plains Milkvetch
- Plains Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus triphyllus Pursh +7 more
- Astragalus triphyllus Pursh
- Orophaca argophylla (Nutt.) Rydb.
- Orophaca caespitosa (Nutt.) Britton
- Orophaca triphylla Isely
- Phaca argophylla Nutt.
- Phaca caespitosa Nutt.
- Phaca triphylla Eaton & Wright
- Tragacantha triphylla Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Astragalus gilviflorus var. gilviflorus (commonly known as Cushion Milk-Vetch or Plains Milk-Vetch) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in North America, this variety is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Astragalus gilviflorus, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Unclassified
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, Manitoba, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming
Base Species & Variations