Astragalus amphioxys var. amphioxys
Crescent Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus amphioxys var. cymbellus M.E.Jones +8 more
- Astragalus amphioxys var. cymbellus M.E.Jones
- Astragalus amphioxys var. melancalyx (Rydb.) Tidestr.
- Astragalus amphioxys var. melanocalyx Tidestr.
- Astragalus crescenticarpus E.Sheld.
- Astragalus marcusjonesii Munz
- Astragalus selenaeus Greene
- Astragalus shortianus var. minor A.Gray
- Xylophacos aragalloides Rydb.
- Xylophacos melanocalyx Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Astragalus amphioxys var. amphioxys (commonly known as Crescent milkvetch) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant within the Fabaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Astragalus amphioxys, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, Mexico Northeast, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah
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