Astragalus mollissimus var. mollissimus
Crazyweed, Purple Locoweed
Other regional names: Woolly Locoweed
- Woolly Locoweed
Also known as: Astragalus mollissimus f. flavus McGregor +1 more
- Astragalus mollissimus f. flavus McGregor
- Astragalus simulans Cockerell
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astragalus mollissimus var. mollissimus (commonly known as Crazyweed or Purple Locoweed) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this variety is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Astragalus mollissimus, 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)
North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming
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