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Astragalus castetteri: Castetter's Milkvetch

Astragalus castetteri, commonly known as Castetter's Milkvetch, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the Fabaceae family.

Considerations for Pets

• This plant is a species of milkvetch, and other plants within the Astragalus genus are sometimes referred to as locoweed or poison-vetch.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Astragalus castetteri Barneby
• Common Names: Castetter's Milkvetch, Castetter Milk-Vetch, Castetters Milkvetch
• Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
• Division: Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
• Family: Fabaceae
• Taxonomic Rank: Species
• Taxonomic Status: Accepted

Distribution and Habitat

• Astragalus castetteri is found in the United States, including: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, and New Mexico.
• Specifically, it is endemic to the Organ Mountains.
• It is also scattered throughout the Refuge in Dona Ana and Sierra counties, New Mexico.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• Astragalus castetteri is a perennial herb with rhizomatous roots.
• It features strigose stems that are typically 2-4 dm in height and grow in clusters, ascending or spreading outwards.

Ecological Role

• The plant's R-E-D code is 1-1-3.

Interactions with Other Organisms

• The text mentions "Known Pests and Problems" for Astragalus castetteri but doesn't specify what those are.

Further Information

• Assessment details are available on www.iucnredlist.org.
• Additional information is available from Dave's Garden.
• Taxonomic information can be found at http://www.biolib.cz/en/taxonnames/id196167/.
• Related information can be found on the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) under TSN 25456.