Astragalus whitneyi var. whitneyi
Balloonpod Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus hookerianus var. pinosus (Elmer) Jeps. +4 more
- Astragalus hookerianus var. pinosus (Elmer) Jeps.
- Astragalus whitneyi subsp. pinosus (Elmer) Abrams
- Astragalus whitneyi var. pinosus Elmer
- Phaca argentata Rydb.
- Phaca pinosa (Elmer) Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astragalus whitneyi var. whitneyi (commonly known as Balloonpod Milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial within the Fabaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Astragalus whitneyi, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Nevada
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