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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