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Maguire's milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus cobrensis var. maguirei
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Maguire's Milkvetch (Astragalus cobrensis var. maguirei)
Maguire's milkvetch, scientifically known as Astragalus cobrensis var. maguirei, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the milkvetch genus (Astragalus). This plant shares its genus with Copper Mine Milkvetch and Cleveland's Milkvetch.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus cobrensis A. Gray var. maguirei Kearney
- Common Name: Maguire's milkvetch, Coppermine milk-vetch
- Rank: Variety
- Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Distribution and Habitat
While specific details are limited in the provided text, the plant is associated with New Mexico. Additional information suggests it can be found in Capitol Reef National Park and may require irrigation.
Morphological Characteristics
- Rhizomatous perennial from subterranean caudex
- Stems are few or several, up to approximately 20 cm in height.
Related Species
- Copper mine milkvetch (Astragalus cobrensis)
- Navajo Lake milkvetch (Astragalus limnocharis var. limnocharis)
- Cleveland's milkvetch (Astragalus clevelandii)
Legal Status
The plant is mentioned in the context of endangered and threatened species reviews, implying it may be of conservation concern. Maguire's daisy is listed as a federally threatened species. Harrison's milkvetch is a National Park Service Sensitive Species.
Quirky Facts
- The text mentions Maguire #26632, Baker #7994, Pinzl as source for the description of species population.