Latin name: Astragalus crotalariae (Benth.) A. Gray Pronunciation: as-TRAG-a-lus kro-ta-LARE-ee-ee Common name: Salton milkvetch Family: Fabaceae (Pea) Habitat: Sandy flats and fans to 1000', creosote bush scrub, Colorado Desert, UNCOMMON Blooming period: January to April Name derivations: 1) Astragalus 2) crotalariae |
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