Astragalus canadensis
canadian milkvetch, canada milkvetch, canadian milk-vetch
Family
Fabaceae
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Attachment
petiolate, sessile
Leaf Type
compound, odd-pinnate
Growth Form
forb
Flower Color
green, purple, white, yellow
Flower Month
May - October
Height (meters)
0.3 - 1.5
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
perennial
Wetland Class
FAC
Field Characters
Petals greenish white to creamy, dull straw yellow, greenish tinge to dull or lurid purple.
Habitat
Rich woods and stream banks.