Astragalus californicus
Astragalus californicus is a species of milkvetch known by the common name Klamath Basin milkvetch.
| Klamath Basin milkvetch | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Astragalus |
| Species: | A. californicus |
| Binomial name | |
| Astragalus californicus | |
It is native to the Klamath Mountains and surrounding High Cascade Ranges of northern California and southern Oregon, where it grows in scrub and woodland habitat.
Description
Astragalus californicus is a perennial herb forming a sturdy open clump of upright stems growing up to 1.5 feet (0.46 m) tall. The leaves are several centimeters long and made up of green leaflike leaflets.
The inflorescence is a loose array of light yellow to cream-colored pealike flowers, each between 1 and 2 centimeters long.
The fruit is a hanging legume pod 3 or 4 centimeters long. It is flat and narrow, with a hairy surface, and it dries to a thick papery texture.
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