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cushenbury milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus albens

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual, Perennial

Other Names:

       

Cushenbury Milkvetch (Astragalus albens)

Astragalus albens, commonly known as Cushenbury milkvetch or silvery-white milkvetch, is a fascinating plant endemic to a specific region in California.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus albens Greene
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
  • Genus: Astragalus L.
  • Common Names: Cushenbury milkvetch, silvery-white milkvetch

Distribution and Habitat

This milkvetch species is endemic to the San Bernardino Mountains in California.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Described as a prostrate annual or perennial plant.
  • It features classic pea-flowers, typical of the Fabaceae family.
  • Slender, silvery-white stems lie flat to the ground, making it potentially unnoticeable unless in bloom.

Ecological Role

Astragalus albens is a sensitive plant species, highlighting the importance of preserving its specific habitat.

Quirky Facts

  • The unincorporated place of Cushenbury, California, is named after the Cushenbury milkvetch.

Further Information

  • BISON Web Link: http://bison.usgs.ornl.gov/api/scientificName/Astragalus%20albens
  • ITIS Web Link (check the Integrated Taxonomic Information System for more details)
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • CalPhotos: Thomas Stoughton (2010) provides photographic resources.
  • Discover Life: A page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution.