Astragalus trichopodus - Santa Barbara Milk Vetch (Plant) Environmentalism Uncommon in the wild

Uncommon in the wild

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Astragalus trichopodus - Santa Barbara Milk Vetch (Plant) Environmentalism Uncommon in the wildGrows from Santa Barbara to Orange County and into Chino Hills. A light and lacy form with silver gray foliage and popping cream colored flowers from Spring into Summer. Host for the Silvery Blue Butterfly and Western Tailed Blue Butterfly. Plant Characteristics Family Name Fabaceae Species Name Astragalus trichopodus Common Name Santa Barbara Milk Vetch Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand,