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dwarf white milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus didymocarpus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Astragalus didymocarpus
Astragalus didymocarpus is a species of milkvetch with several common names.
Common Names
- Dwarf White Milkvetch
- Two-seeded Milkvetch
- White Dwarf Locoweed
- Common Dwarf Milkvetch
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Synonyms:
- Astragalus douglasii var. dispermus (A. Gray) Jeps.
- Varieties:
- Astragalus didymocarpus var. didymocarpus
- Astragalus didymocarpus v. dispermus
Distribution and Habitat
This species is native to:
- Mexico
- United States (specifically mentioned: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky)
- Found in valleys, bajadas, and sandy areas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Annual herb.
- Life form: forb, annual.
- Leaves usually present.
Ecological Role
Mentioned as a host of Milk vetch dwarf virus (MDV) which is an aphid-borne virus.
Resources and Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus didymocarpus.