Nuttall's Milkvetch
NameNuttall's Milkvetch
Species NameAstragalus nuttallii
Common NameNuttall's Milkvetch
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)4
Container Typeshallow ceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresno distinct woody trunk, herbaceous stems
Foliage Typecompound leaves, silvery-green, hairy
Height (cm)12
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynone
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesSilvery-green foliage, distinctive inflated seed pods, low-growing mat habit.
Description
This specimen of Nuttall's Milkvetch displays its characteristic silvery-green, pinnately compound leaves forming a dense mat. It features pale cream to yellowish flowers and prominent, inflated, papery seed pods in various stages of development. The plant appears to be thriving in a gravelly substrate, showcasing its natural low-growing habit.
