Marsh Milkvetch

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Astragalus pycnostachyus

Marsh Milkvetch, a reference photo
Photo: Eric in SF · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Astragalus pycnostachyus is a species of milkvetch known by the common name marsh milkvetch. It is endemic to the coastline of California, where it grows in wet saline habitat such as marshes.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Marsh 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 pycnostachyus

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