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Bolander's milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus bolanderi
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus bolanderi - Bolander's Milkvetch
Astragalus bolanderi, commonly known as Bolander's Milkvetch, is a fascinating plant species with a distinct presence in specific regions of the United States.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus bolanderi A. Gray
- Common Name: Bolander's Milkvetch
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Bolander's milk vetch, Bolander's locoweed
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
Distribution and Habitat
- Astragalus bolanderi is native to western Nevada and parts of the Sierra Nevada in California.
- Specific locations mentioned include areas near Lost Lake in Kings Canyon National Park (Tulare County, CA) and near Taft Point in Yosemite National Park (Mariposa County, CA).
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A. bolanderi is a conspicuous, multi-stemmed plant arising from a buried caudex.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is commonly known as "locoweed" in North America, which suggests caution.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is commonly known as "locoweed" in North America, which suggests caution.
Quirky Facts
- The species epithet, "bolanderi", honors Henry Nicholas Bolander, a 19th-century botanist.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus bolanderi.
- Additional images and information can be found on CalPhotos.
- The USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database may also offer resources.