Latin name: Astragalus oophorus S. Watson var. oophorus Pronunciation: as-TRAG-a-lus oh-OFF-or-us Common name: Egg milkvetch Family: Fabaceae (Pea) Habitat: Dry open areas, sagebrush, pinyon pine, northern desert mountains to 10,000', Inyo and White Mts Blooming period: May to July Name derivations: 1) Astragalus 2) oophorus |
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