Astragalus purshii

Astragalus purshii

Overview

Astragalus purshii, known as Pursh's milkvetch, is a low-growing perennial legume named after botanist Frederick Pursh, found in arid grasslands and sagebr

Astragalus purshii, known as Pursh's milkvetch, is a low-growing perennial legume named after botanist Frederick Pursh, found in arid grasslands and sagebrush habitats of western North America. It belongs to the family Fabaceae and typically forms compact cushions with woolly-hairy foliage adapted to dry, rocky terrain.

Taxonomy

Ordre Fabales
Famille Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Astragalus purshii

Questions fréquentes

What family does Astragalus purshii belong to?
Astragalus purshii (Astragalus purshii) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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