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Astragalus minthorniae  (Rydb.) Jeps.
Minthorn's milkvetch
Astragalus minthorniae is a perennial herb that is native to California.
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Genus: Astragalus
Family: Fabaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Toxicity: Do not eat any part of this plant.

Communities: Pinyon-Juniper Woodland

Name Status:
Accepted by PLANTS
Information about  Astragalus minthorniae from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
USDA PLANTS Profile (ASMI7)

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[birdandhike.com/] Description: Minthorn's Milkvetch (Astragalus minthorniae) is a low-growing perennial forb with compound leaves, pea-type flowers, and straight seed pods. The leaves are reddish (but not always), and the seedpods are short-hairy. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/21/2024).