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Rogue River milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus accidens var. accidens
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus accidens: Rogue River Milkvetch
Astragalus accidens, commonly known as Rogue River milkvetch, is a perennial herb belonging to the family Fabaceae (Pea family). It is also referred to as Milk-vetch.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus accidens S. Watson
- Common Name: Rogue River milkvetch
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Fabaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned, but note that Astragalus accidens var. accidens and Astragalus accidens var. hendersonii are also discussed.
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to southern Oregon, specifically the Siskiyou National Forest, Taylor Creek Trail, and Rogue River Trail.
- Also found in the Rogue and Illinois River drainages in Josephine and Jackson counties.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Classified as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
- Reported to reach a height of 17 meters, turning yellow in autumn.
- Not evergreen.
Considerations for Pets
- The common name, "Milkvetch", might suggest the presence of a milky sap or substance, though the text doesn't explicitly confirm this.
Quirky Facts
- The plant's name is associated with the Rogue River region, highlighting the area's biodiversity and geological significance.
Further Information
- USDA Plants Database
- Dave's Garden
- Garden Guides
- Discover Life
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna
- CalPhotos
- Oregon's Best
- National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA