Santa Barbara Milk Vetch (Astragalus Trichopodus) is a perennial herb in the Fabaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Astragalus trichopodus is a perennial herb native to southern California and Baja California, known for its leguminous characteristics and adaptation to open habitats including the Mojave Desert and Transverse Ranges.
Santa Barbara Milk Vetch
Astragalus Trichopodus
Astragalus trichopodus is a perennial herb native to southern California and Baja California, known for its leguminous characteristics and adaptation to open habitats including the Mojave Desert and Transverse Ranges.
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