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Astragalus humistratus
Astragalus humistratus A. Gray
Groundcover Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ASHU2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems prostrate to strongly decumbent, up to about 30 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AZ , NM , NV , TX , UTWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus humistratus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus humistratus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus humistratus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-22Research By: Joseph A. Marcus