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Astragalus caricinus
buckwheat milk-vetch
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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in the south-central Washington; Washington south along the Snake River corridor to Oregon and southwestern Idaho.
Habitat: Grasslands, dry and sandy slopes in sagebrush habitat.
Flowers: April-May
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Bumblebees, bees, butterflies
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Astragalus caricinus (M.E. Jones) Barneby
Publication: Amer. Midl. Naturalist 55(2): 502. 1956.
Publication: Amer. Midl. Naturalist 55(2): 502. 1956.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Astragalus lyallii A. Gray var. caricinus M.E. Jones
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Astragalus caricinus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Astragalus caricinus checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Astragalus caricinus information.
E-Flora BC: Astragalus caricinus atlas page.
CalPhotos: Astragalus caricinus photos.
USDA Plants: Astragalus caricinus information.
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