Astragalus nuttallii
Nuttall's Milkvetch
Also known as: Phaca inflata Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray +2 more
- Phaca inflata Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray
- Phaca nuttallii Torr. & A.Gray
- Tragacantha nuttallii (Torr. & A.Gray) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astragalus nuttallii (commonly known as Nuttall's milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial within the Fabaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Galápagos
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms