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Deane's milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus deanei

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Astragalus deanei (Deane's Milkvetch)

Astragalus deanei, commonly known as Deane's milkvetch, is a rare perennial forb/herb belonging to the milkvetch genus.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus deanei (Rydb.) Barneby
  • Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
  • Genus: Astragalus L.
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonym Symbol: ASDE

Distribution and Habitat

  • Astragalus deanei is endemic to southern San Diego County, California.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is classified as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • It is a perennial plant.

Related Resources

  • BISON Web Link: http://bison.usgs.ornl.gov/api/scientificName/Astragalus%20deanei
  • ITIS Web Link
  • British Database of World Flora and Fauna
  • Discover Life: Pages providing information on biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.