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painted milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus ceramicus var. filifolius
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Painted Milkvetch (Astragalus ceramicus)
Painted Milkvetch, also known as pottery milkvetch or ceramic milk vetch, is a perennial herb belonging to the Pea Family (Fabaceae or Leguminosae).
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that many members of the Astragalus genus contain toxic substances.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus ceramicus Sheldon
- Family: Fabaceae (also known as Leguminosae) - Pea Family
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: A. ceramicus
- Subordinate Taxa:
- Astragalus ceramicus var. ceramicus
- Astragalus ceramicus var. filifolius (A. Gray) F. J. Herm.
- Astragalus ceramicus var. apus
- Astragalus cermicus E. Sheldon var. Orobus longifolius Nutt.
- USDA Symbol: ASCE
Distribution and Habitat
Painted Milkvetch is known from the upper Snake River Plains of southeast Idaho and adjacent Montana. It is also reported as native to Texas.
It is endemic to dunes and sandy areas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Painted Milkvetch is a perennial herb growing from a taproot, reaching heights of 3 to 40 cm (approximately 1.2 inches to 1.3 feet).
- It can be weak-stemmed, growing from a slender, branched hardened stem base.
- Leaves are pinnate, with approximately 4 long filamentous leaflets.
- The plant is described as sparsely leafy.
- It is spineless.
- Seedpods are large, conspicuous, and filled with air. The pod is mottled.
Quirky Facts
- The name "ceramicus" is derived from the word "ceramic," referencing the pottery-like appearance of the plant, possibly the seed pod.
- The seedpod is inflated.
Additional Information
- The plant is not evergreen, meaning it loses its leaves.
- It prefers a location with at least a few hours of direct sunlight.