Astragalus monspessulanus

Common names: Montpelier Milk-vetch, Milk Vetch

Genus: Astragalus

Species: Astragalus monspessulanus

Class: Diadelphia

Order: Decandria

Authority: Linnaeus

Modern Genus: Astragalus

Modern Species: Astragalus monspessulanus

Modern Family: Leguminosae

Plant Type: perennial

Color: purple or red, rarely white

Season: summer

Native Region: S Europe

Artist: S. Edwards