Latin name: Astragalus palmeri A. Gray Pronunciation: as-TRAG-a-lus PALM-er-eye Common name: Palmer's milkvetch Family: Fabaceae (Pea) Habitat: Sandy or rocky places to 5500', west edge of Colorado Desert, San Bernardino and Santa Rosa Mts Blooming period: April to May Name derivations: 1) Astragalus 2) palmeri |
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