Latin name: Astragalus serenoi (Kuntze) E. Sheldon var. shockleyi (M.E. Jones) Barneby Pronunciation: as-TRAG-a-lus SER-en-oy SHOK-lee-eye Common name: Naked milkvetch Family: Fabaceae (Pea) Habitat: Open dry alkaline gravels and clay soils, with pinyon and sagebrush, 4500'-7000', northern desert mountains Blooming period: May to July Name derivations: 1) Astragalus 2) serenoi 3) shockleyi |
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