Latin name: Astragalus mohavensis S. Watson var. mohavensis
Pronunciation: as-TRAG-a-lus mo-ha-VEN-sis
Common name: Mojave milkvetch, Mojave locoweed
Family: Fabaceae (Pea)
Habitat: Generally limestone soils to 7000', Mojave Desert
Blooming period: April to June
Name derivations: 1) Astragalus 2) mohavensis
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