Latin name: Astragalus aridus A. Gray Pronunciation: as-TRAG-a-lus AIR-i-dus Common name: Annual desert milkvetch Family: Fabaceae (Pea) Habitat: Sandy places to 1000', creosote bush scrub, Colorado Desert Blooming period: March to May Name derivations: 1) Astralagus 2) aridus |
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