Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Astragalus thurberi Gray
(Thurber's Milkvetch)


Family: Fabaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Phaca thurberi (Gray) Kearney
Tragacantha thurberi (Gray) Kuntze

Astragalus thurberi is a perennial with small purple flowers. The small pods are nearly spherical and easy to recognize. Astragalus thurberi is found on the roadside and on disturbed ground around town.
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Astragalus thurberi, photo Russ Kleinman, Scott Park, Silver City, April 30, 2009



Astragalus thurberi, nearly spherical ovoid pods, photo Russ Kleinman, Scott Park, Silver City, April 30, 2009



Astragalus thurberi, small purple flowers, photo Russ Kleinman, Scott Park, Silver City, April 30, 2009



Astragalus thurberi, closeup of leaflets, photo Russ Kleinman, Scott Park, Silver City, April 30, 2009


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