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Astragalus Species, Groundplum Milkvetch

Astragaluscrassicarpus

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Astragalus (ass-TRA-gal-uss)

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Species

crassicarpus (krass-ih-KAR-pus)

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Synonym

Astragalus carnosus

Astragalus caryocarpus

Astragalus crassipes

Astragalus succulentus

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Lavender

Medium Purple

White/Near White

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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sladeofsky

Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | January 2007 | positive

The edible green seed pods are very juicy and taste like snow peas. They were used as a vegetable by Native Americans and pioneers. The...Read More

frostweed

Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Groundplum Milkvetch, Astragalus crassicarpus, is native to Texas and other States.

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