Pursh's Milk Vetch

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Pursh's Milk Vetch (Astragalus purshii var. lectulus) is a native perennial herb that grows in Northern, Southern and Central California, primarily in the High Sierra Nevada, the Transverse Range and Sierra Nevada East regions. It tends to grow in dry flats and slopes, at elevations from 5900-11000 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

6 in Tall

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Natural setting

Site type

Dry flats, slopes

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 23 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Alternative names

Common names:

Pursh's Milk-vetch, Woollypod Milkvetch

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