Curved-Pod Astragalus

Overview

The Curved-Pod Astragalus (Astragalus curvicarpus) is a member of the milk vetch genus, and is found in alpine and subalpine meadows throughout western North America. It grows up to 15 inches tall and is covered in narrow, lance-shaped leaves. Its bright yellow, newly-opened flowers can be seen from a distance. Its pods are unique, curved and egg-shaped, making them easily identifiable. This plant is an important food source for a variety of pollinators, as well as for many of the native bird species found in the area. It's a hardy species, capable of surviving in difficult growing conditions.

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