About Astragalus mohavensis S.Watson
Taxonomic Identity and Growth Form
Astragalus mohavensis S.Watson is an annual or perennial herb that grows in clumpy, gray-green patches with upright stems reaching up to 35 cm (14 inches) in length.
Leaf Characteristics
Its leaves can grow up to around 12 cm (4.7 inches) long, and are composed of multiple oval-shaped to rounded leaflets.
Inflorescence and Flower Features
The inflorescence holds up to 15 pinkish-purple flowers, each measuring roughly 1 cm (0.39 inches) long.
Fruit Characteristics
The plant produces a hairy, leathery legume pod as its fruit, which reaches up to around 3 cm (1.2 inches) in length.
