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dwarf white milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus didymocarpus var. 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
- Locoweed (in North America - for some milkvetch species)
- White Dwarf Milkvetch
- Common Dwarf Milkvetch
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea/Legume family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Synonyms or alternative names include:
- Astragalus douglasii var. dispermus (A. Gray) Jeps.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to: Mexico and the United States (Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky)
- Habitat: Valleys, Bajadas, Sandy areas
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth form: Forb, Annual herb.
- Leaf presence: Leaves usually present.
Additional Information
- Discover Life offers resources on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus didymocarpus.