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  9. Tundra Milkvetch

species 565 observations

Tundra Milkvetch

Astragalus umbellatus

Status
native
Bees
1 specialist raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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12 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Clouded Sulphur, Labrador Sulphur, Hecla Sulphur, Silvery Blue 8
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Harbour Porpoise 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Painted Lady, Greenish Blue 2

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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