Astragalus purshii var. purshii
Wooly Pod Milk-vetch

Family: Leguminosae (Pea family)

Photo taken in East Wenatchee near George Stellar Bridge, sandy/gravelly open area, dry, disturbed years ago when the bridge was built

photo of Astragalus purshii
© 2002 Thayne Tuason

Plant:

The Thompson used a decoction of whole plant used as a wash for hair and body, and poured it on hunting equipment that had 'lost its luck'.