Astragalus asymmetricus
$5.00
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San Joaquin milk vetch
San Joaquin is a sturdy perennial herb growing a thick, erect stem to heights between 2-4 feet. Tis milk vetch is endemic to California.
A great butterfly plant – attracts the Pained lady, several blues and the Orange sulfur.
Great addition to a dry garden butterfly garden.
Lifeform: Perennial
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Soil: Clay
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant
| Ecological Value | Provides mid summer nectar for several species of butterflies |
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| Historical Uses | Milk vetch species have been used as a ceremonial emetic for ceremonies |
| Distribution | Ihe Central Valley and nearby parts of the Central Coast Ranges and San Francisco Bay Area |
| Elevation | 330 to 1510 ft |
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| Habitat | It grows in grassy and disturbed places |
