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  8. Sarcocarpi
  9. Limestone Glade Milkvetch

species 161 observations

Limestone Glade Milkvetch

Astragalus bibullatus

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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11 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Clouded Sulphur, Orange Sulphur, Silver-spotted Skipper, Gray Hairstreak 6
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Wild Turkey 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Painted Lady, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee, Cresson's Mining Bee 4

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Moist
Water use
Medium
Soil pH
Alkaline
Drought tolerant
Yes
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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