Etymology: Astragalus: from Greek astragalos meaning "ankle bone" and an early name applied to some plants in this family because of the shape of the seeds; also could mean "star" or "milk"
Plants: perennial forb
Conservation Status: Endangered
Plants: perennial forb
Conservation Status: Endangered
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 10, Wetland Indicator = FAC WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin listed species including state and federal status, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Steven Spickerman
Flora.cyberia
Robert H. Read
Robert H. Read
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration