Latin name: Astragalus tricarinatus A. Gray Pronunciation: as-TRAG-a-lus try-kare-in-AY-tus Common name: Triple-ribbed milkvetch Family: Fabaceae (Pea) Habitat: Canyon walls and rocky slopes along the edges of washes from 1400' to about 4000', eastern San Bernardino areas of Whitewater Canyon and the Morongo Valley Blooming period: February to May Name derivations: 1) Astragalus 2) tricarinatus |
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