Astragalus molybdenus var. molybdenus
Leadville Milkvetch
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Indigenous to North America, Astragalus molybdenus var. molybdenus (commonly known as Leadville milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to subalpine or subarctic conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Astragalus molybdenus, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado
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