Astragalus distortus T. & G. var. distortus

Locations ofAstragalus distortus T. & G. var. distortus in Virginia

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Family
Fabaceae
Botanical Name
Astragalus distortus T. & G. var. distortus
Common Name
Ozark Milkvetch, Bent Milkvetch
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Astragalus distortus Torr. & Gray var distortus
Comments
Notably disjunct from the lower Midwest to xerophytic habitats in northwestern and southern Virginia, eastern West Virginia, and western Maryland.
Habitat
Dry shale woodlands, shale barrens, and shaly roadsides; appears limited to areas underlain by calcareous shale or siltstone. Rare in the s. Piedmont (Danville Basin) and nw. mountains (Ridge and Valley province).
Native Status
Native

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