Description:
Astragalus crassicarpus is a native North American legume with glaucous, crown vetch-like foliage and short clusters of white flowers in spring. It produces inflated seed pods resembling giant marbles and serves as a host for Afranius Duskywing butterflies. The plant has edible fruit used historically by Native Americans, although the rest of the plant is poisonous.
Sources:
- [1] Astragalus crassicarpus: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [2] Astragalus crassicarpus: Wikipedia. Visit Source
- [3] Astragalus crassicarpus: Plant Delights. Visit Source
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Last Updated August 18, 2025
| Store | Title | In Stock | Price |
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| Plant Delights | Astragalus crassicarpus |
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$15.00 |