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Morro milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus curtipes
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus curtipes - Morro Milkvetch
Astragalus curtipes is a species of milkvetch known by the common name Morro milkvetch.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Fabaceae (peas, legumes)
- Genus: Astragalus L. (milkvetch, astragales, locoweed)
- Species: Astragalus curtipes A. Gray
- Common Name: Morro Milkvetch
Distribution and Habitat
- Astragalus curtipes is endemic to the Central Coast of California, including the Morro Bay area.
- It has been observed at locations such as Oso Flaco Lake and Dunes, San Luis Obispo County, CA, and Montana de Oro State Park.
Morphological Characteristics
- Astragalus curtipes is a forb/herb.
- It is a perennial plant.
- It is described as a clumpy perennial herb with a dense coat of rough, woolly hairs.
- The gray-green leaves are up to 16 centimeters long.
Cultivation
- It thrives in full sun ("Sole pieno").
- Young trees, or those in windy climates, may require staking for support.
Further Information
- Additional information and resources may be available through the USDA PLANTS database and Discover Life.