Astragalus congdonii is a species of milkvetch known by the common name Congdon's milkvetch. It is a perennial herb that is endemic to central California.
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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. congdonii
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| Binomial name | |
| Astragalus congdonii | |
Description edit
Astragalus congdonii is a hairy perennial herb growing to heights between 20 and 70 centimeters. The sparse leaves are up to 14 centimeters long and are made up of several pairs of oval-shaped leaflets. The large, open inflorescence bears up to 35 cream-colored flowers, each about 1 to 1.5 centimeters long. The fruit is a narrow legume pod up to 3.5 centimeters long which dries to a thick papery texture. Flowers bloom March to June.[2]
Distribution and habitat edit
Astragalus congdonii is endemic to the Sierra Nevada foothills of central California. Its habitats include canyon sides, open brushy banks, and serpentinized bedrocks.[2]
References edit
- ^ "NatureServe Explorer - Astragalus congdonii". NatureServe Explorer Astragalus congdonii. NatureServe. 2022-05-30. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
External links edit
- Jepson Manual Treatment - Astragalus congdonii
- USDA Plants Profile
- Astragalus congdonii Photo gallery
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