nuttall’s milkvetch

Astragalus nuttallii

Member of milkvetches (genus Astragalus)
legume family (family Fabaceae)
dicots (class Magnoliopsida)
pale purple, cream, white in flowering plants

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• banner 10–15 mm long
• fruit’s beak is not long or hooked

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.

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Chris’s observations: 1 (research grade)

Locations:

• Point Lobos SP

Months:

• Sep.: 1

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Not all sites include this taxon:

• Astragalus nuttallii → iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora
• not yet listed → FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora