Latin name: Astragalus pomonensis M.E. Jones Pronunciation: as-TRAG-a-lus po-mo-NEN-sis Common name: Pomona locoweed Family: Fabaceae (Pea) Habitat: Shrubby, grassy and weedy areas, fallow fields, and sandy slopes and valleys to 1000', in coastal sage scrub and foothill woodland near the coast and throughout cismontane s. California Blooming period: March to May Name derivations: 1) Astragalus 2) pomonensis |
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