Palouse Milkvetch (Astragalus arrectus)

Astragalus arrectus in bloom in situ in Washington.

Photo Credit: Ian Clark

Global Rank: G2 - Imperiled
Legal Status: N/A
Family: Fabaceae
State: ID, OR, WA
Nature Serve ID: 151951
Lifeform: Forb/herb
Date Inducted in National Collection: 11/08/2023

Description:

Where is Palouse Milkvetch (Astragalus arrectus) located in the wild?

States & Provinces:

Palouse Milkvetch can be found in Idaho, Oregon, Washington

Which CPC Partners conserve Palouse Milkvetch (Astragalus arrectus)?

Rae Selling Berry Seed Bank & Plant Conservation Program

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Assigned 11/08/23

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Palouse Milkvetch (Astragalus arrectus) Characteristics

Nomenclature

Taxon	Astragalus arrectus
Authority	Gray
Family	Fabaceae
CPC Number	449775
ITIS	25424
USDA	ASAR7
Duration	Perennial
Common Names	Palouse Milkvetch
Associated Scientific Names	Astragalus arrectus
Distribution

State Rank

State	State Rank
Idaho	S1
Washington	S2
Oregon	SNR

Ecological Relationships

Photos

Astragalus arrectus in bloom in situ in Washington.

Photo Credit: Ian Clark

Astragalus arrectus flowers close-up, blooming in situ in Washington.

Photo Credit: Maddy Lucas

Astragalus arrectus observed growing in habitat.

Photo Credit: Alex Wright

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