Latin name: Astragalus pycnostachyus A. Gray var. lanosissimus (Rydb.) Munz & McBurney Pronunciation: as-TRAG-a-lus pik-no-STAY-kee-us lan-oh-SIS-i-mus Common name: Ventura marsh milkvetch Family: Fabaceae (Pea) Habitat: Disturbed areas, sand and gravel to 300', central South Coast Blooming period: July to October Name derivations: 1) Astragalus 2) pycnostachyus 3) lanosissimus |
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