Status: Endemic
Synonyms:
None
Astragalus missouriensis var. mimetes is a prostrate herb with dolabriform hairs (hairs connected in the center)
and a pink corolla. The banner is less than 12mm long and the pods are hairy and about 20mm long. Astragalus missouriensis var. mimetes
is found at middle elevation in sandy soil.
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Astragalus missouriensis var. mimetes, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris & Kelly Kindscher, Black Range, Rocky Canyon, June 4, 2009
Astragalus missouriensis var. mimetes, 5x macro of dolabriform hairs, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris & Kelly Kindscher, Black Range, Rocky Canyon, June 4, 2009
Astragalus missouriensis var. mimetes, closeup of hairy pods, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris & Kelly Kindscher, Black Range, Rocky Canyon, June 4, 2009
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