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Astragalus arrectus
hanging pod milk-vetch, Palouse milk-vetch
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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington, where known from Lincoln and Whitman; eastern Washington to adjacent Idaho.
Habitat: Sagebrush flats to open ponderosa pine forest.
Flowers: April-June
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Threatened in Washington (WANHP)
Pollination: Bumblebees, bees, butterflies
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Astragalus arrectus A. Gray
Publication: Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 8: 289-290. 1870.
Publication: Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 8: 289-290. 1870.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Astragalus palousensis Piper
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Astragalus arrectus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Astragalus arrectus checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Astragalus arrectus information.
E-Flora BC: Astragalus arrectus atlas page.
CalPhotos: Astragalus arrectus photos.
USDA Plants: Astragalus arrectus information.
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