Astragalus nuttalii

Nuttall’s Milkvetch: CA Native evergreen biennial that forms thick, tangled clumps of stems from 6"- 3′ tall on coastal bluffs. Accustomed to seaside conditions, it tolerates salt spray, sand, drought and clay. In harsh conditions, stems may be quite hairy and soft, but in easier growing conditions they can be virtually hairless. The flowers are cream-colored to green, occasionally with a purple tint.