Contains 3 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
ASTRAGALUS Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 755. 1753.
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TYPE: Astragalus christianus Linnaeus Lectotypified by Rydberg, Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 32: 658. 1905.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astragalus canadensis var. canadensis | Canada Milkvetch | |||
| Astragalus michauxii | Sandhills Milkvetch, Michaux's Milkvetch | |||
| Astragalus villosus | Bearded Milkvetch, Southern Milkvetch |
Identification Key
1. Plant glabrate to strigose; leaflets usually cordate to broadly notched at the apex, (9-)15-27 per leaf; corolla pale pink to blue-lilac
1. Plant villous to pilose; leaflets obtuse to slightly emarginate at the apex, (3-)7-15 per leaf; corolla pale or greenish yellow
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||