Whitney's Milk Vetch

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Whitney's Milk Vetch (Astragalus whitneyi var. confusus) is a native perennial herb that grows in Northern California, primarily in the Warner Mountains, the High Sierra Nevada and Modoc Plateau regions. It tends to grow in open sandy, gravelly or rocky places, at elevations from 4400-7900 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 - 16 in Tall

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Soil drainage

Fast

Natural setting

Site type

Open sandy, gravelly, or rocky places

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 21 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Alternative names

Common names:

Conelike Milkvetch, Cone-like Milkvetch

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