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Monday, July 6, 2009

Balloonpod Milkvetch-Astragalus whitneyi

This tiny milkvetch found above 10,000 feet is balloonpod milkvetch (Astragalus whitneyi). As you might guess by the common name, the seed pods are big and inflated. 


The small flower is 5-petaled, mainly white with a hint of pink or purple with darker lines on the banner.

For more information about balloonpod milkvetch, click here.

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