Hood River Milkvetch, Hood River Milk-vetch
Astragalus hoodianus
Synonyms: Astragalis conjunctus var. oxytropoides, Astragalus reventus var. oxytropidoides, Cnemidophacos knowlesianus
A close view of the inflorescence (just beginning to flower) of Hood River milkvetch as seen at the east rim of the Klickitat River canyon at the South Breaks, Klickitat Wildlife Area.....April 21, 2024.
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Hood River milkvetch as seen at left in upper Sheep Canyon just south of Grayback Mountain, Soda Springs Unit, Klickitat Wildlife Area.........April 26, 2016. The photo at right shows the first leaves of Hood River milkvetch poking from the ground near the east rim of Canyon Creek, Soda Springs Unit, Klickitat Wildlife Area.....March 12, 2021.
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Maturing fruits of Hood River milkvetch near the east rim of Canyon Creek, Soda Springs Unit, Klickitat Wildlife Area.....July 3, 2022. Note the numerous appressed hairs on the outer surface of the pods. The image at right shows the new leafy growth of Hood River milkvetch poking from the ground near the east rim of Canyon Creek, Soda Springs Unit, Klickitat Wildlife Area....March 30, 2024.
Paul Slichter