Osgood Mountain Milkvetch
Astragalus yoder-williamsii
Either Roger Rosentreter or Ann DeBolt, though in some cases it may be the work of a BLM technician or another botanist
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Astragalus
- Species:
- Astragalus yoder-williamsii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- Less than 6 in
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Idaho, Nevada
Keystone Species Ranking
- Bee Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained desert soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate