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Astragalus alpinus var. alpinus L.

10 photos.
This is a roadside and alpine-slope species known as the "alpine milk vetch" or "mountain locoweed".

ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. 192322

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


1.  Early June.  Flowering stalk.



2.  Early June.  Pinnately divided leaf.



3.  May 28, 2009.  Close-up of blossom.



4.  June 18, 2010.  Inflorescence in seed
and in bloom.



5. June 5, 2011.  Stem with leaves,
bracts and a terminal cluster.



6. June 5, 2011.  Close-up view of
the terminal cluster in photo 5.



7. June 5, 2011. A cluster of several plants.




8. June 5, 2011.  High-angle view of
a terminal cluster.



9. June 5, 2011.  Cluster in photo 8 from a
slightly different angle.



10.  July 20, 2012.  Drying seed pods

Photos 1-9 taken at a roadside
pond at 133.5 mile Steese Highway.
65°  35.764' N,  144°  37.268' W
Elev. 1000 ft.

Photo 10 taken south of Central
65°  33.84' N,  144° 48.46' W
Elev. 950 ft.