Turkeypeas (Astragalus nuttallianus)

   
 

Overview and flowers of Astragalus nuttalliensis). Photographs by Carl S. Lieb (overview) and Gertrud Konings (flowers, Organ Mountain, New Mexico).

• Common English Names: Turkeypea
• Common Spanish Names:
• Scientific Name: Astragalus nuttallianus (a-STRA-gah-lus nut-TAL-lee-ANN-us)
• Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
• Geographic Range: California to Colorado and Oklahoma, south to Durango and Puebla.
• Plant Form: Forb
• Remarks:

Last Update: 25 Feb 2005