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shorttooth Canadian milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus canadensis var. brevidens
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus canadensis var. brevidens: Shorttooth Canadian Milkvetch
Astragalus canadensis var. brevidens, commonly known as Shorttooth Canadian Milkvetch, is a variety of milkvetch belonging to the Fabaceae family. Other common names include Canadian Milkvetch and Morton's Canadian Milkvetch.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus canadensis L. var. brevidens (Gandog.) Barneby
- Common Names: Shorttooth Canadian Milkvetch, Canadian Milkvetch, Morton's Canadian Milkvetch
- Synonyms: Astragalus brevidens (Gand.) Rydb., A. Canadian milk vetch, shorttooth Canadian milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (or Leguminosae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety (Subspecies: var. brevidens)
Distribution and Habitat
- Shorttooth Canadian Milkvetch can be found in various locations across North America, including:
- California
- Colorado
- Idaho
- Montana
- Nevada
- Oregon
- Utah
- Washington State
- Wyoming
- British Columbia, Canada
- It thrives in sunny locations and, if in a windy climate, may require support.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- This perennial plant typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet.
- It features branching, ridged stems that are pubescent (covered with fine hairs).
- The leaves are alternate, compound, and odd-pinnate.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Canada Milk Vetch (presumably including this variety) is a nectar source for bumblebees and honeybees.
- It also serves as a food source for herbivores such as deer, groundhogs, and rabbits.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- USDA NRCS Wetland flora: Field office illustrated Plant Guide with Characteristics, Classification, and other detailed information for shorttooth Canadian milkvetch.