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Austin's milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus austiniae

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Astragalus austiniae: Austin's Milkvetch

Astragalus austiniae, commonly known as Austin's milkvetch, is a perennial herb belonging to the milkvetch family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus austiniae A. Gray ex W.H. Brewer & S. Watson
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Genus: Astragalus L.
  • Common Names: Austin's milkvetch, Austin's milk vetch, milkvetch, locoweed (some species)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Astragalus austiniae is native to the Sierra Nevada region of California and Nevada.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is classified as a forb/herb, specifically a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
  • Many species of Astragalus have white corollas.

Ecological Role

  • The term "locoweed" is used to describe some Astragalus species in North America.