​Newberry’s Milkvetch,Astragalus newberryi var. newberryi,Pea Family (Fabaceae)

Found in sandy, dry areas
Seen blooming in April in Red Wash Canyon
This beautiful little plant grows low to the ground with 5 to 11 silky leaflets. Flowers are showy, bright pink/purple with a lighter center and over 1" long. Seed pods are curved and covered in silky, white hairs. The Astragalus genus is very large and individual species are usually identified by their seed pod rather than their flower or leaves. Many varieties of Milkvetch grow in this area. Specific uses for Newberry’s Milkvetch are unknown, but other species in the Astragalus genus have many uses. The plant is considered poisonous, especially to stock and horses, however, medicinally a decoction of the whole plant is used as a wash for the head, hair and whole body, the plant is used for stomach disorders and as a gargle for sore throats, a poultice of crushed leaves is applied as an ointment for animals with urination troubles, an infusion of the root is used as a wash for sores, granulated eyelids and toothaches, also seeds are used for food, and pounded seeds are mixed with other foods and used as a spice. Source.
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