Astragalus tiehmii

Tiehm's milk-vetch

Astragalus tiehmii (Tiehm's milk-vetch), California herb

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Family: Fabaceae · Type: Herb

Astragalus tiehmii (Tiehm's milk-vetch) is a California herb in the Fabaceae family.

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Identification and appearance

Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.

Conservation status

State rank S2

How to tell it apart

vs Vicia: Astragalus has racemes of flowers; vetches (Vicia) have tendrils at leaf tips and climbing or sprawling habit.; vs Oxytropis: Astragalus keel tip is rounded to slightly pointed; Oxytropis keel has a pronounced pointed beak.; vs Cleomella: Astragalus has pea-shaped flowers; Cleomella has 4-petaled cruciform flowers with long stamens.; vs Lupinus: Astragalus has pinnate compound leaves; lupines have palmate leaves (leaflets radiating from one point).; vs Dalea: Astragalus has typical pea flowers; Dalea has tiny flowers with petals attached to the stamen tube.

Frequently asked questions

What plant family does Astragalus tiehmii belong to?

Astragalus tiehmii is in the Fabaceae family, genus Astragalus.

Related species

Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.

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Last updated 2026-10-07

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