Freckled Milkvetch

• Scientific Name: Astragalus Lentiginosus
• Common Name: Freckled Milkvetch
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: a flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 14. Eudicots: Fabaceae - legume family. Phytoneuron 2015-58: 1-83. Published 20 Oct 2015. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/58PhytoN-SWAriz_Pt14Fabs.pdf#page=18
• Habitat: Valleys, bajadas
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Alternate pinnate
• Flower Color: Indigo to purple
• Flowering Period: Winter and spring
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Fabaceae (bean family)