Astragalus shortianus explained

Astragalus shortianus, the early purple milkvetch, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.^{[1] [2]} It is native to the west-central United States; Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, and New Mexico.^[3] A perennial flowering from April through July, it is found growing in dry, rocky soils at elevations from .^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Astragalus shortianus Nutt. . . 10 April 2022 . Plant Database . Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center . 8 November 2023 . Short's Milkvetch .
2. Book: Guide to Colorado Wildflowers: Mountains . Guennel . G. K. . May 2005 . Big Earth . 978-1565795136 .
3. 25614-2 . Astragalus shortianus Nutt. . 8 November 2023 .