Torrey's Milkvetch

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Torrey's Milkvetch (Astragalus calycosus) is a native perennial herb that grows in Southern and Central California, primarily in the Desert Mountains region. It tends to grow in rocky places, at elevations from 4900-11600 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Color

Pink

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Natural setting

Site type

Rocky places

Plant communities

Pinyon-Juniper Woodland

Wildlife supported

Bees

Butterflies

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Pollinators supported

0 confirmed and 152 likely

Likely
Confirmed

Angelic Sweat Bee

Agapostemon angelicus

Wide-legged Sweat Bee

Agapostemon femoratus

Texas Striped Sweat Bee

Agapostemon texanus

Amphibious Miner Bee

Andrena amphibola

Crops supported See all

Blueberries

Vaccinium

Red Clover

Trifolium pratense

Alternative names

Common names:

Torrey's Milkvetch

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