Astragalus canadensis var. mortonii - Burke Herbarium Image Collection

Vascular Plants, Macrofungi, & Lichenized Fungi of Washington

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Astragalus canadensis var. mortonii

Morton's Canadian milk-vetch

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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington; southeastern British Columbia to northeastern Oregon, east to western Montana.

Habitat: Openings in Ponderosa pine and lower mountain forests, occasionally into sagebrush deserts

Flowers: June-July

Origin: Native

Growth Duration: Perennial

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Bumblebees, bees, butterflies

Description:

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Accepted Name:

Astragalus canadensis L. var. mortonii (Nutt.) S. Watson
Publication: Botany Fortieth Parallel 68. 1871.

Synonyms & Misapplications:

Astragalus mortonii Nutt.

Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Astragalus canadensis var. mortonii in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.

WA Flora Checklist: Astragalus canadensis var. mortonii checklist entry.

OregonFlora: Astragalus canadensis var. mortonii information.

E-Flora BC: Astragalus canadensis var. mortonii atlas page.

CalPhotos: Astragalus canadensis var. mortonii photos.

USDA Plants: Astragalus canadensis var. mortonii information.

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