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Astragalus miser
weedy milk-vetch
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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington; southern British Columbia to central Washington, Rocky Mountains and northern Great Plains.
Habitat: Grasslands and foothills to montane forests, dry ridges and occasionally alpine meadows.
Flowers: April-July
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Bumblebees, bees, butterflies
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Astragalus miser Douglas ex Hook.
Publication: Fl. Bor.-Amer. (Hooker) 1(3): 152. 1831. 1831.
Publication: Fl. Bor.-Amer. (Hooker) 1(3): 152. 1831. 1831.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
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Infraspecies:
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var. miser – weedy milk-vetch
Occurring in the northeastern counties in Washington; southern British Columbia to adjacent Washington, east to Montana. -
var. serotinus – weedy milk-vetch Occurring east of the Cascades in the central and eastern areas of Washington; southern British Columbia to central Washington, east to Alberta and western Montana.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Astragalus miser in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Astragalus miser checklist entry
OregonFlora: Astragalus miser information
E-Flora BC: Astragalus miser atlas page
CalPhotos: Astragalus miser photos
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