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curvepod milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus curvicarpus var. curvicarpus

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Curvepod Milkvetch (Astragalus curvicarpus)

Curvepod milkvetch, scientifically known as Astragalus curvicarpus, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the Fabaceae (pea) family.

Common Names

  • Curvepod Milkvetch
  • Curve-pod Milkvetch

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus curvicarpus (A. Heller) J.F. Macbr.
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
  • Genus: Astragalus L.
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Spiral-pod rattle-weed

Distribution and Habitat

Curvepod milkvetch is native to certain regions. The provided text mentions its presence in Humboldt Co., Nevada, and Oregon.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is a tufted, numerous-branched perennial.
  • It has prostrate, spreading to ascending stems that are 10-40 cm long.
  • The herbage is grayish.
  • The stems ascend to erect and are typically 1-4 dm long.
  • It has yellow flowers that bloom in late summer.
  • It has fruit that is conspicuous.

Growth Habits

  • The plant grows actively in spring and summer.
  • It exhibits high drought tolerance.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some members of the Astragalus genus are known as "locoweed".

Related Resources

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Garden Guides
  • Dave's Garden
  • Discover Life
  • USDA Plants Database
  • CalPhotos
  • Oregon Flora Project Atlas
  • E-Flora BC
  • Brousseau Collection of Saint Mary's College