Latin name: Astragalus coccineus Brandegee Pronunciation: as-TRAG-a-lus kok-SIN-ee-us Common name: Scarlet milkvetch Family: Fabaceae (Pea) Habitat: Gravelly places, sagebrush scrub to pinyon woodland to 7500', desert mountains, San Bernardino Mts, Peninsular Range, Santa Rosa Mts Blooming period: March to June Name derivations: 1) Astragalus 2) coccineus |
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