Astragalus frigidus
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Astragalus |
| Species: | A. frigidus
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Astragalus frigidus, the yellow alpine milkvetch or pallid milkvetch, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.[2] It is native to subarctic and subalpine Eurasia.[1] A perennial shrub 8 to 35 cm (3 to 14 in) tall, it is typically found in forests, meadows, and along riverbanks at elevations from 200 to 3,000 m (700 to 9,800 ft).[2]
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Close-up of flowers
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An individual with yellower flowers than typical
References
- ^ a b "Astragalus frigidus (L.) A.Gray". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ^ a b "广布黄耆 guang bu huang qi". Flora of China. Missouri Botanical Garden & Harvard University Herbaria. 2026. Retrieved 9 June 2026.