Astragalus pycnostachyus
Member of
milkvetches (genus Astragalus)
legume family (family Fabaceae)
dicots (class Magnoliopsida)
flowering plants (subphylum Angiospermae)
Toxicity of locoweed (Astragalus spp.):
4 – Ingestion of these plants, especially in large amounts, is expected to cause serious effects to the heart, liver, kidneys or brain. If ingested in any amount, call the poison center immediately.
Chris’s observations: none
Not all sites include this taxon:
Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora