Astragalus canadensis

     Canada Milk Vetch

Fabaceae

  Fruit Type:  Legume

  Fruiting Period:  Sep - Oct

  Flowering Period:  Jun - Aug

  Color:  Yellow brown

  Size:  1 x 2 mm

  Shape:  Kidney

  Surface Features:  Smooth; semi-glossy

  Scarification:  Required

  Stratification:  10 days

  Cotyledons:  Oval with entire margins

  Leaf arrangement:  Alternate

  Leaves (early): Simple, round, petiole, entire margins, hairs on underside

  Leaves (later):  Compound, trifoliate then pinnately, petiole, entire margins

  Other:  Vining, not erect, green leaf-like stipules