Astragalus villosus Michaux. Bearded Milkvetch, Southern Milkvetch. Phen: May-Jun; Jun-Aug. Hab: Longleaf pine sandhills and other dry, sandy places. Dist: A Southeastern Coastal Plain endemic: s. SC south to Panhandle FL, west to s. MS.
Origin/Endemic status: Endemic
Other Comments: Barneby (1964) describes this species as "a lowly but delightful little astragalus".
Synonymy: = Fl3, K1, K3, K4, RAB, SE3, WH3, Barneby (1964), Isely (1998); = Phaca intonsa (E.Sheld.) Rydb. ex Small – S; = Tium intonsum (E.Sheld.) Rydb.
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© Alan Weakley 
© Alan Weakley 
© Alan Weakley