Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Astragalus allochrous Gray var. allochrous
(Hassayampa Milkvetch, Halfmoon Milkvetch)
Family: Fabaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Phaca allochroa (Gray) Rydberg
Astragalus allochrous var. allochrous is a prostrate, spreading plant with red stems and small purple flowers. The pods are very inflated and give out a loud pop when crushed. Astragalus allochrous var. allochrous is found at low to middle
elevations on hillsides and sandy canyon floors.
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Astragalus allochrous var. allochrous, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., FR828, Apr. 11, 2007
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Astragalus allochrous var. allochrous, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, March 26, 2009
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Astragalus allochrous var. allochrous, 1x macro of immature pod opened showing parietal placentation, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, April 8, 2009
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Astragalus allochrous var. allochrous, closeup of pods, photo Russ Kleinman, WD Ranch Road, April 20, 2009
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Astragalus allochrous var. allochrous, 2x macro of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, WD Ranch Road, March 16, 2010
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