Canadian Milkvetch
NameCanadian Milkvetch
Species NameAstragalus canadensis
Common NameCanadian Milkvetch
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container TypeNatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, green stem
Foliage Typecompound leaves
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable (herbaceous plant)
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive dense spikes of pale yellow flowers and pinnately compound leaves. Important native plant for pollinators and nitrogen fixation.
Description
This specimen of Canadian Milkvetch is a herbaceous perennial plant, displaying its characteristic pale yellow to greenish-white flowers arranged in dense, elongated spikes. It is shown growing in its natural habitat, likely a prairie or open field, with other wildflowers in the background.
