Latin name: Astragalus cimae M.E. Jones var. cimae Pronunciation: as-TRAG-a-lus SIM-ee Common name: Cima milkvetch Family: Fabaceae (Pea) Habitat: Calcareous soils, sagebrush scrub, joshua tree woodland, 3750'-5500', eastern Mojave Desert (New York Mts), eastern San Bernardino Co., RARE Blooming period: April to June Name derivations: 1) Astragalus 2) cimae |
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