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Ozark milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus distortus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: MD (bent milkvetch)
Astragalus distortus: Ozark Milkvetch
Astragalus distortus, commonly known as Ozark milkvetch, bent milk vetch, or bentpod milkvetch, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Astragalus.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus distortus Torr. & A. Gray
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: A. distortus T. & G.
Subordinate Taxa
- Astragalus distortus Torr. & A. Gray var. distortus
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Texas and other US states.
- Observed growing in full sun.
- Found in states such as Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a non-woody plant (forb/herb).
- Tolerates cold weather and can be grown outdoors year-round.
Common Names
- Ozark milkvetch
- Bent milk vetch
- Bentpod milkvetch
Related Species
- Potato bean (Apios americana)
- Butterfly pea (Bradburya virginiana)
- Spurred butterfly pea (Centrosema)
- Groundplum milkvetch (Astragalus crassicarpus)
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Discover Life