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Astragalus kentrophyta
Astragalus kentrophyta A. Gray
Spiny Milkvetch
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ASKE
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Matted, up to about 4 inches tall. Trailing stems up to about 18 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , ID , KS , MT , ND , NE , NM , NV , OR , SD , UT , WA , WYCanada: AB , SK
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Astragalus kentrophyta in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astragalus kentrophyta in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus kentrophyta
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-10-11Research By: TWC Staff