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ground-crescent milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus chamaemeniscus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus chamaemeniscus
Also known as Ground-crescent Milkvetch, Astragalus chamaemeniscus is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the Fabaceae (pea) family.
Considerations for Pets
- Some species of milkvetch are known to be poisonous due to selenium absorption from the soil.
Considerations for Children
- The "Safe Plant Rating" information states: "Is Ground-crescent Milkvetch safe for children? No" (It is important to note that this information is presented for informational purposes only and does not constitute a definitive statement about the plant's safety or toxicity).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus chamaemeniscus Barneby
- Common Name: Ground-crescent Milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
- Synonym Symbol: ASCH5
Morphology and Growth Habit
- Astragalus chamaemeniscus is described as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Seed pods are about 1" long, slightly hairy and curved, crescent-shaped.
Habitat and Ecology
- Desert plants like the crescent milkvetch rely on biological soil crusts to stabilize the soil.
Related Species
- Astragalus amphioxys (Crescent Milkvetch) is another related species.
- Astragalus crassicarpus (Ground Plum) is also mentioned in relation to milkvetches.
Further Resources
- Dave's Garden
- Discover Life
- Garden Guides
- National Plant Data Center