(S. Watson) M.E. Jones
Pronunciation: as-TRAG-a-lus PER-shee-eye
LEK-tew-lus
Common name: Pursh's milkvetch
Family: Fabaceae (Pea)
Habitat: Dry rocky places, 6000'-8000', montane
coniferous forest, slopes, often with juniper, San
Bernardino Mts
Blooming period: April to July
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Astragalus
2) purshii 3) lectulus