Astragalus whitneyi
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Atragalus whitneyi is a species of legume
known by the common name Balloon-pod milk-vetch or Balloon milk-vetch. It is a native to the Cascade Range
and is unusual for its bright red balloon-like pods.
Fabaceae
The Fabaceae or Leguminosae, commonly known as the legume, pea, or bean family, is a large and economically important family of flowering plants. The group is the third largest land plant family, behind only the Orchidaceae and Asteraceae, with 730 genera and over 19,400 species...
known by the common name Balloon-pod milk-vetch or Balloon milk-vetch. It is a native to the Cascade Range
Cascade Range
The Cascade Range is a major mountain range of western North America, extending from southern British Columbia through Washington and Oregon to Northern California. It includes both non-volcanic mountains, such as the North Cascades, and the notable volcanoes known as the High Cascades...
and is unusual for its bright red balloon-like pods.