Astragalus canadensis: Country Or Region Of Origin
Canada to U.S.A
Plant Profile: Astragalus canadensis
Taxonomy: Astragalus canadensisNames
Locoweed, Loco Weed, Milk-Vetch
Phonetic Spelling:ass-TRA-gal-uss ka-na-DEN-sis
Genus:Astragalus
Species:canadensis
Family:Fabaceae
The growing season for Astragalus canadensis extends from summer through early autumn. Typically, this plant thrives along shorelines or in dense thickets.
Astragalus canadensis Feature Summary
Astragalus canadensis Image Gallery
Tags
#thickets
#wildflower garden
#shoreline
#problem for horses
Similar Plants
Astragalus canadensis is often confused with:
Astragalus canadensis Feature Summary
Attributes
Canada to U.S.A
Flowers
This plant has slender, pea-like flowers. Some are a mixture of the following colors: light yellow, light green, cream, and white.
White
Gold/Yellow
Green
Cream/Tan
Summer
Fall
Leaves
This plant has small, oval, leaflets in 7-15 pairs.
Green
Whole Plant Traits
Wildflower
Stem
Green
Red/Burgundy
Landscape
Coastal
Problem for Horses
Astragalus canadensis Image Gallery
Astragalus canadensis Attributes
Astragalus canadensis Flowers
Astragalus canadensis: Flower Description
This plant has slender, pea-like flowers. Some are a mixture of the following colors: light yellow, light green, cream, and white.
Astragalus canadensis: Flower Color
Cream/Tan
Gold/Yellow
Green
White
Astragalus canadensis: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Astragalus canadensis Leaves
Astragalus canadensis: Leaf Description
This plant has small, oval, leaflets in 7-15 pairs.
Astragalus canadensis: Leaf Color
Green
Astragalus canadensis: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Astragalus canadensis Whole Plant Traits
Astragalus canadensis: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Astragalus canadensis Stem
Astragalus canadensis: Stem Color
Green
Red/Burgundy
Astragalus canadensis: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Astragalus canadensis Landscape
Astragalus canadensis: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Astragalus canadensis: Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
