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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