familyFabaceae
subfamilyFabaceae subfam. Faboideae
genusAstragalus
sectionAstragalus sect. Astragalus
speciesAstragalus alpinus
Astragalus alpinus var. brunetianus
Rhodora 10: 51. 1908.
Stems 1.5–30(–44) cm (aboveground). Flowers 9.8–11.8 mm; calyx 3.2–4.4 mm, tube 2–2.9 mm, lobes 1–1.8 mm. Legumes straight or slightly incurved, 10–14 × 2.5–4 mm, strigulose, hairs usually appressed, rarely ascending, 0.2–0.4 mm; stipe 1.5–2.5 mm.
Phenology: Flowering May–Aug.
Habitat: Rocky shores, ledges near high water, gravel bars, on schist, limestone, and sandstone.
Elevation: 0–200 m.
Distribution
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N.B., Nfld. and Labr. (Nfld.), Que., Maine, N.H., Vt.
Discussion
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