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Boise milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus adanus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Boise Milkvetch (Astragalus adanus)
Boise Milkvetch, scientifically known as Astragalus adanus, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Astragalus. It is also referred to as Milkvetch.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus adanus A. Nelson
- Common Names: Boise Milkvetch, Milkvetch
- Kingdom: (Not explicitly stated in the text, but implied as plant)
- Family: Fabaceae (peas, legumes)
- Genus: Astragalus L. (milkvetch, astragales, locoweed)
- Species: Astragalus adanus A. Nelson (Boise milkvetch)
Distribution and Habitat
- The Boise Milkvetch is found in the foothills north of Boise, Garden City, and the Boise Foothills.
- It is also observed from Malheur County in Oregon, east to the Owyhee Front and Boise Foothills.
Ecological Role
- In the Boise Foothills, Mulford's milkvetch (Astragalus mulfordiae) is commonly found.
- Big sagebrush communities on basalt or cobble are a known habitat.
Morphological Characteristics
- Classified as a forb/herb, indicating it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Additional Information
- Fertilization is recommended when implanting them, or every 2-3 years, towards the end of the winter or beginning of Autumn.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus adanus.
- Dave's Garden: A community where people share tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
- ResearchGate: Network for scientists, providing research on milkvetch.