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troubled milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus anxius
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus anxius: Troubled Milkvetch
Astragalus anxius, commonly known as troubled milkvetch or Ash Valley milkvetch, is a rare species within the Astragalus genus.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus anxius R.J. Meinke & Kaye
- Kingdom: Plantae (plants)
- Division: Magnoliophyta (flowering plants)
- Synonyms: Astragalus tegetarioides var. anxius (Meinke & Kaye) S.L. Welsh (troubled milkvetch, Ash Valley milkvetch)
Common Names
- Troubled milkvetch
- Ash Valley milkvetch
- Milkvetch (general for most species in the genus)
- Locoweed (in North America, for some species)
- Goose Creek milkvetch
Distribution and Habitat
Astragalus anxius is endemic to northern Lassen, California.
Morphological Characteristics
Astragalus anxius is described as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass. It is also a perennial herb.
Ecological Role
Many species of Astragalus are referred to as "locoweed" in North America and can be associated with toxicity in livestock.
Further Resources
- Dave's Garden: A community forum for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
- California Native Plant Society: Provides information and resources about native California plants.
- Discover Life: Offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus anxius.
- CalPhotos: A database of photos; clicking on a photo may show a larger version of the image.
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Wikimedia Species