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Astragalus whitneyi
balloon milk-vetch
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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington; central Washington to California, east to Idaho and Nevada.
Habitat: High, open, rocky ridges and slopes, often in serpentine.
Flowers: May-August
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Bumblebees, bees, butterflies
Description:
[none provided]
Accepted Name:
Astragalus whitneyi A. Gray
Publication: Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts vi. 526. 1864.
Publication: Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts vi. 526. 1864.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Infraspecies:
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var. sonneanus – balloon milk-vetch
Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington; central Washington to eastern Oregon, east to central Idaho.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Astragalus whitneyi in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Astragalus whitneyi checklist entry
OregonFlora: Astragalus whitneyi information
E-Flora BC: Astragalus whitneyi atlas page
CalPhotos: Astragalus whitneyi photos
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