Palmer's milkvetch

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Astragalus palmeri

Palmer's milkvetch, a reference photo
Photo: joedecruyenaere · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Astragalus palmeri, Palmer's milkvetch, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Arizona, California, and Baja California. A decumbent annual or perennial 20 in (50 cm) long, it is typically found in deserts and dry scrublands.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Palmer's milkvetch being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Family
Fabaceae
Species
Astragalus palmeri

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