Astragalus shortianus
(Short's Milkvetch)
Family: Fabaceae (Pea)
Astragalus shortianus
is one of the earlier
Astragalus spp
. to bloom. Flowering stems are scapose, which means there are no leaves attached to the stem. All leaves on
A. shortianus
are basal. Pods are inflated and firm.
Vegetation zone:
Plains, Foothills
Time of bloom:
April - June
Origin:
Native
Eastern Colorado Wildflowers
