Astragalus missouriensis Nutt. var. mimetes Barneby

A fairly rare variety found in west-central New Mexico on limestone.

Plant habit on the west side of the Ladron Mountains, Socorro County, New Mexico, 18 Apr 2010.

Flowers on the west side of the Ladron Mountains, 18 Apr 2010.

Basal leaves on the west side of the Ladron Mountains, 18 Apr 2010.