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Fabaceae Family - "Canada Milkvetch"

Astragalus from the ancient Greek words meaning "star" and "milk". Canadensis from Latin and meaning "of Canada".

Found throughout the Tallgrass Prairie region on wet to dry prairies and in open woods, along roadsides and in open areas that have seen some disturbance.

Flowers are greenish cream color and hairy, blooming from mid - July to the end of August. Generally grows to 2 to 3 feet tall.