Английская Википедия:Astragalus curtipes
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Astragalus curtipes is a species of milkvetch known by the common name Morro milkvetch. It is endemic to the Central Coast of California, including the Morro Bay area in San Luis Obispo County.[1]
Description
Morro milkvetch is a clumpy perennial herb with a dense coat of rough, woolly hairs. The gray-green leaves are up to 16 centimeters long and are made up of fuzzy leaflets which are long and narrow in shape. The plant bears a dense inflorescence of up to 35 flowers, each about 1.5 centimeters long. The flowers are cream-colored and sometimes tipped with lilac. It’s bloom period is in May.[1]
The fruit is an inflated legume pod 2 to 3 centimeters long which dries to a thin, papery texture. Its single chamber contains many seeds.
It is closely related to Astragalus nuttallii, with the only major difference being the elevation of the pod.[2]
References
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment - Astragalus curtipes
- The Nature Conservancy
- USDA Plants Profile
- Astragalus curtipes - Photo gallery
- Английская Википедия
- Astragalus
- Endemic flora of California
- Natural history of the California chaparral and woodlands
- Natural history of San Luis Obispo County, California
- Morro Bay
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