Astragalus congdonii
Astragalus congdonii is a species of milkvetch known by the common name Congdon's milkvetch.
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Genus: | Astragalus |
Species: | A. congdonii |
Binomial name | |
Astragalus congdonii | |
Description
Astragalus congdonii is a hairy perennial herb growing to heights between 20 and 70 centimeters. The sparse leaves are up to 14 centimeters long and are made up of several pairs of oval-shaped leaflets. The large, open inflorescence bears up to 35 cream-colored flowers, each about 1 to 1.5 centimeters long. The fruit is a narrow legume pod up to 3.5 centimeters long which dries to a thick papery texture.
Distribution
Astragalus congdonii is endemic to the Sierra Nevada foothills of central California.
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External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment - Astragalus congdonii
- USDA Plants Profile
- Astragalus congdonii Photo gallery
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