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Astragalus tennesseensis
Astragalus tennesseensis A. Gray ex Chapm.
Tennessee Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Geoprumnon tennesseense
USDA Symbol: ASTE7
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
State-listed Endangered species in Illinois. State-listed Reintroduced species in Indiana. State-listed Special Concern species in Tennessee.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Yellow , GreenBloom Time: Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Flowers are greenish- or yellow-tinged creamy-white.
Distribution
USA: AL , IL , IN , KY , TNNative Habitat: Cedar glades or prairies.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Additional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus tennesseensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus tennesseensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus tennesseensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2016-07-08Research By: Joseph A. Marcus