Stinking milk vetch
| Botanical Name | Astragalus praelongus |
| Common Name | Stinking milk vetch |
| Family | Fabaceae - Legume (Bean) |
| Description | Perennial. Found in dry uplands. Stems are tall and light green. Leaflets are numerous. |
| Mature Size | 14" - 24" |
| Bloom | Long, tubular and pale yellow blooms in thick dangling clusters. Blooms April-May |
| Interesting Facts | Poisonous, causing paralysis in cattle, sheep and horses |
| Traditional and Medicinal Uses | Used in Chinese medicine. |
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Photos for SFBG by Janice Tucker
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Photos for SFBG by Janice Tucker
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