Astragalus leptocarpus
(Rare Loco Milkvetch)
Astragalus leptocarpus, southeast of Llano, Llano Co. 9405
Astragalus leptocarpus, southeast of Llano, Llano Co. 2481
Astragalus leptocarpus, CR 310 southeast of Llano, Llano Co. 8974
Astragalus leptocarpus, CR 310 southeast of Llano, Llano Co. 8964
Astragalus leptocarpus, CR 310 southeast of Llano, Llano Co. 8968
| Scientific Name | Astragalus leptocarpus | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ASLE10 |
| Common Name | Rare Loco Milkvetch, Slimpod Milkvetch | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 25561 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Sandy or calcareous clay soils in open post oak woodlands, mesquite thickets, sandy fallow fields and roadsides up to 1000 ft. Plant: Low, delicate annual, weakly erect, ascending or decumbent; hairy stems 6 to 14 inches long. Leaves: Pinnately-compound leaves up to 2-3/4 inches long with each blade divided into 11 to 17 green, flat, smooth oblong or obovate leaflets up to 3/8-inch long. Inflorescence: Short, roundish terminal racemes with 2 to 7 pea-like flowers 1/2-inch across; magenta to bluish-purple petals, banner and laterals with large white portions toward the center of the blossom. Bloom Period: April. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, "Shinners & Mahler’s Flora of North Central Texas" by Diggs, Lipscomb and O’Kennon, and Steere Herbarium. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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