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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