Astragalus umbraticus is a species of milkvetch known by the common name Bald Mountain milkvetch.

It is native to western Oregon and northwestern California, where it grows in the woodlands of the coastal Klamath Mountains, Outer Northern California Coast Ranges, and Oregon Coast Ranges.

Astragalus umbraticus

Description

Astragalus umbraticus is an erect, branching perennial herb growing up to 50 centimeters tall. The leaves are up to 12 centimeters long and made up of many oblong or rounded leaflets.

Astragalus umbraticus

The inflorescence is an array of 10 to 25 greenish white flowers. The fruit is a curving legume pod drying to a thick, papery texture and black color.

Astragalus umbraticus

External links

Jepson Manual Treatment

USDA Plants Profile

Photo gallery

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Flora of California

Flora of Oregon

Flora of the Klamath Mountains

Natural history of the California Coast Ranges

Oregon Coast Range

Flora without expected TNC conservation status