Astragalus wootonii Sheldon

An annual Astraglus found at low elevations throughout the western half of New Mexico and in much of the rest of the southwest. The fruits are strongly inflated, thin-walled, and lack a septum. This taxon is often recognized as var. playanus of Astragalus allochrous.

Plant habit on the west side of Truth or Consequences, Sierra County, New Mexico, 24 Apr 2010.

Immature fruits on the west side of Truth or Consequences, 24 Apr 2010.

Cross-section of an immature fruit on the west side of Truth or Consequences, 24 Apr 2010.

Flowers on the west side of Truth or Consequences, 24 Apr 2010.

Stipules on the west side of Truth or Consequences, 24 Apr 2010.

Plant habit on the west side of Truth or Consequences, 24 Apr 2010.