Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Astragalus tephrodes Gray
(Silverline Locoweed)
Family: Fabaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
By var., see Allred
Astragalus tephrodes is a middle elevation plant with clusters of large purple flowers
on stems and leaves with a large number of small, folded leaflets. The leaflets are usually
acute, whereas those on Astragalus cobrensis are usually notched.
Please click on an image for a larger file.
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Astragalus tephrodes, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Deadman Canyon, Apr. 3, 2008
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Astragalus tephrodes, photo Russ Kleinman, Gomez Peak, Apr. 4, 2008
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Astragalus tephrodes, detail of pods, photo Russ Kleinman, Rte. 180N at Riverside, Apr. 19, 2008
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Astragalus tephrodes, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, March 18, 2009
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Astragalus tephrodes, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Hwy 180N near Cliff, April 5, 2010
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