About Astragalus inyoensis E.Sheld.
Growth Habit
Astragalus inyoensis E.Sheld. is a low, mat-forming perennial herb.
Stem Characteristics
It has slender, crooked gray-green stems that can grow up to 60 centimeters long, and the plant reaches an overall height of roughly one-third of a foot to 2 feet.
Leaf Structure
Its leaves are a few centimeters long, and are composed of several oval, scoop-shaped leaflets, each just a few millimeters in length.
Flowering Period
Flowering occurs between May and July, and flowers may be white, pink, or purple.
Inflorescence and Flower Details
The inflorescence bears up to 15 pinkish purple flowers, each around 1 centimeter long.
Fruit Characteristics
The fruit is a hanging, narrow, curved leathery legume pod that measures just over 1 centimeter long.
