Astragalus shortianus, the early purple milkvetch, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.[3][4] It is native to the west-central United States; Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, and New Mexico.[2] A perennial flowering from April through July, it is found growing in dry, rocky soils at elevations from 5,200 to 9,000 ft (1,600 to 2,700 m).[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Astragalus |
| Species: | A. shortianus
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References edit
- ^ NatureServe (2024). "Astragalus shortianus". Arlington, Virginia. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Astragalus shortianus Nutt". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Astragalus shortianus Nutt". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 10 April 2022. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
Short's Milkvetch
- ^ Guennel, G. K. (May 2005). Guide to Colorado Wildflowers: Mountains. Big Earth. ISBN 978-1565795136.
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