Spotted Locoweed on the Henry Mountains

Authors

Verl L. Bagley, Utah State University ExtensionFollow
Michael H. Ralphs, Utah State University ExtensionFollow
Lynn A. James, Utah State University ExtensionFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publication Date

1989

Abstract

Spotted locoweed (Astragalus lentlginosus, var. wahweapens) also known as freckled or Wahweap Milkvetch is characterized by blue leguminous flowers, purple speckled seed pods, and leaves resembling those of garden pea. The plant is poisonous to cattle, sheep and horses. It grows on gravely clay loam semi-desert benches and swales supporting desert shrubs and sparse stands of juniper.

Comments

Exact publication date is unknown but is estimated to have been in 1989.

Recommended Citation

Bagley, Verl L.; Ralphs, Michael H.; and James, Lynn A., "Spotted Locoweed on the Henry Mountains" (1989). All Archived Publications. Paper 421.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_histall/421