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Astragaluswhitneyi

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Astragalus whitneyi by Kelli
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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Astragalus (ass-TRA-gal-uss)
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Synonym
Astragalus hookerianus var. pinosus
Astragalus hookerianus var. whitneyi
Astragalus whitneyi subsp. pinosus
Astragalus whitneyi var. pinosus
Tragacantha whitneyi
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Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
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Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
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