Pronunciation: as-TRAG-a-lus bi-kris-TAY-tus
Common name: Crested milkvetch
Family: Fabaceae (Pea)
Habitat: Rocky or sandy places 5800'-9000', montane
coniferous forest, San Gabriel and San Bernardino
Mts
Blooming period: May to August
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Astragalus
2) bicristatus