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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.