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Cleveland's milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus clevelandii

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Astragalus clevelandii - Cleveland's Milkvetch

Astragalus clevelandii is an uncommon species of milkvetch known by the common name Cleveland's milkvetch.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions the common name "locoweed" which is associated with some milkvetch species.
  • The common name "goat's-thorn" is associated with the plant.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus clevelandii Greene
  • Common Name: Cleveland's Milkvetch
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Fabaceae (also known as Leguminosae)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: The text also references Astragalus cicer and Astragalus danicus, however it is unclear if they are synonyms.
  • Alternative Names: The species is also called Clevelands milkvetch.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Astragalus clevelandii is endemic to northern California.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Astragalus clevelandii is a forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).

Additional Information

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • Discover Life
  • CalPhotos
  • Dave's Garden