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cyanic milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus cyaneus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cyanic Milkvetch (Astragalus cyaneus)
Astragalus cyaneus, commonly known as cyanic milkvetch, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Astragalus.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus cyaneus A. Gray
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Fabaceae (also known as Leguminosae)
- Synonyms:
- Astragalus jemensis A. Nelson (synonym)
- Astragalus shortianus var. cyaneus (A. Gray) M. E. Jones
Common Names
- Cyanic Milkvetch
- Milkvetch (general for most Astragalus species)
- Locoweed (for some Astragalus species, especially in the western US)
Distribution and Habitat
- The cyanic milkvetch inhabits sandy or gravelly slopes in pinyon-juniper vegetation.
- Found at elevations between 5000-6500 ft.
- Specific locations mentioned: New Mexico (including Arriba County)
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
- Duration: Perennial
- Stem: Stemless or with numerous, short stems (1-6 cm long)
- Foliage: Grayish or green
Ecological Role
- Listed by the State of New Mexico Division of Forestry as an endangered species.
Traditional Uses
- Historically, tubers of Cyanic Milkvetch have been eaten by the Keres, Western people.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Dave's Garden
- New Mexico Rare Plants: http://nmrareplants.unm.edu/rarelist_single.php?
- Species Wikimedia: https://species.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Astragalus_cyaneus&oldid=1369637