Astragalus shortianus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Astragalus
Species:
A. shortianus
Binomial name
Astragalus shortianus
Synonyms[1]
  • Astragalus humilis Geyer ex Hook.
  • Astragalus shortianus var. typicus Barneby
  • Tragacantha shortiana (Nutt.) Kuntze
  • Xylophacos shortianus (Nutt.) Rydb.

Astragalus shortianus, the early purple milkvetch, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.[2][3] It is native to the west-central United States; Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, and New Mexico.[1] A perennial flowering from April through July, it is found growing in dry, rocky soils at elevations from 5,200 to 9,000 ft (1,600 to 2,700 m).[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Astragalus shortianus Nutt". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Astragalus shortianus Nutt". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 10 April 2022. Retrieved 8 November 2023. Short's Milkvetch
  3. ↑ Guennel, G. K. (May 2005). Guide to Colorado Wildflowers: Mountains. Big Earth. ISBN 978-1565795136.


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