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silverleaf milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus argophyllus var. panguicensis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus argophyllus: Silverleaf Milkvetch
Astragalus argophyllus, commonly known as silverleaf milkvetch, is a perennial herb belonging to the milkvetch genus.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus argophyllus Nutt.
- Common Name(s): Silverleaf milkvetch, silver-leaf milkvetch
- Genus: Astragalus L. (milkvetch, astragales, locoweed)
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Synonyms: Astragalus panguicensis (M.E. Jones) M.E. Jones, Astragalus panquicensis (M.E.)
- Subordinate Taxa (Varieties):
- Astragalus argophyllus var. argophyllus (Silverleaf Milk-Vetch)
- Astragalus argophyllus var. martinii
- Astragalus argophyllus var. stocksii (S.L. Welsh) Barneby ex Isely
- Astragalus argophyllus var. panguicensis
Distribution and Habitat
This plant is native to certain regions. One specific mention is its presence in western Colorado.
Morphological Characteristics
- A heavy-rooted perennial herb.
Related Resources
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus argophyllus.
- Dave's Garden: A community forum for sharing gardening tips and ideas.