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cicada milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus chamaeleuce var. chamaeleuce
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cicada Milkvetch (Astragalus chamaeleuce)
Astragalus chamaeleuce, commonly known as cicada milkvetch, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the Fabaceae (Pea) family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus chamaeleuce A. Gray
- Common Name: Cicada milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- USDA Symbol: ASCH4
- Synonyms: The text identifies the name "Cicada milkvetch" as a common name for Astragalus chamaeleuce A. Gray.
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Subordinate Taxa: The text mentions Astragalus chamaeleuce var. chamaeleuce and Astragalus chamaeleuce var. laccoliticus.
Distribution and Habitat
- The cicada milkvetch is found in locations such as Colorado (e.g., S Rd NW of Fruita, CCC Trail in Colorado National Monument).
- References to the "Green River District Office" suggest its presence in that region.
Morphological Characteristics
- Cicada milkvetch is described as a stemless (or nearly so) perennial herb.
- It has a simple or branched rootcrown and a taproot.
- The leaves are pinnately compound, measuring 2-8 cm (1-3 inches).
Quirky Facts
- One enthusiast declared "Still my favorite milkvetch." after spotting it.
Related Species
- The text also mentions other Astragalus species, including:
- Astragalus coltonii (Moab milkvetch)
- Astragalus cymboides (Canoe milkvetch)
- Astragalus desperatus (Rimrock milkvetch)
- Astragalus flavus (Yellow milkvetch)
- Astragalus linifolius (Grand Junction milkvetch)
- Astragalus mollissimus var. thompsonae (Woolly locoweed)
- Astragalus argophyllus var. martinii (Silverleaf Milkvetch)
- Astragalus cibarius
Further Information
- The USDA PLANTS database is mentioned as a resource.
- Discover Life's page about Astragalus chamaeleuce is also referenced.