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copper mine milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus cobrensis var. cobrensis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus cobrensis: Copper Mine Milkvetch
Astragalus cobrensis, commonly known as Copper Mine Milkvetch, is a plant belonging to the genus Astragalus.
Considerations for Pets
- Some species within the Astragalus genus are known as "locoweed" in the western United States.
Considerations for Children
- Some species within the Astragalus genus are known as "locoweed" in the western United States.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus cobrensis A. Gray
- Common Name: Copper Mine Milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Genus: Astragalus L.
- Subsection: Strigulosis (within the genus Astragalus)
- Variety: Astragalus cobrensis var. cobrensis A. Gray
- Infraspecific Taxon: Astragalus cobrensis var. maguirei Kearney
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: Maguire's Milkvetch, Coppermine Milkvetch
Distribution and Habitat
- The name "Copper Mine Milkvetch" suggests a possible association with copper-rich environments, or areas near copper mines.
- Specific mentions of regions include Western New Mexico.
Ecological Role
- Astragalus species, including Astragalus cobrensis, are sometimes associated with mining activities (e.g., copper mining).
- Some milkvetch species are noted as selenium-scavenging plants.
Other Astragalus species
- Astragalus agrestis (Purple Milkvetch)
- Astragalus congdonii (Congdon's milk-vetch)
- Astragalus neglectus (Cooper's milk-vetch)
- Astragalus contortuplicatus (Hungarian Milkvetch)
- Astragalus camptopus (Bruneau Milkvetch)
- Astragalus cremnophylax Bameby var. (Hevron or Marble Canyon Milk-Vetch)
- Astragalus pattersoni
Cultivation
- Prefers full sun (Sole pieno).
- Benefits from fertilization during planting or every 2-3 years, typically towards the end of winter or the beginning of autumn.
- Young plants may require light protection from wind or cold during winter.
Further Information
- IUCN Red List: www.iucnredlist.org (Assessment by S. Contu, 2012)
- Encyclopedia of Life
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)
- Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences
- Garden Guides (information about plants commonly known as Milkvetch)