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Astragalus lentiginosus v.australis

Freckled Milkvetch

Life form2, 3: forb, annual
Habitat: valleys, bajadas
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate
leaf format3: pinnate
leaf surface3: hairy
Flower color2: pink to purple
Flowering period2: winter and spring
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Fabaceae (bean family)
Conserved or Obsolete Family1: Leguminosae (pea family)
Status: locally common
Location where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

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