Astragalus alpinus
(Alpine Milkvetch)
Family: Fabaceae (Pea)
The light pink-purple flowers of
Astragalus alpinus
are in loose racemes. Look for black hairs on the calyx and seed pods. Leaves are glabrous (smooth, not hairy).
Vegetation zone:
Montane, Subalpine
Time of bloom:
June - August
Origin:
Native
Eastern Colorado Wildflowers
