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San Obispo milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus didymocarpus var. obispoensis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
San Luis Obispo Milkvetch (Astragalus curtipes)
Astragalus curtipes, commonly known as San Luis Obispo milkvetch, is a fascinating member of the plant kingdom found in specific regions of California. This page provides information about its taxonomy, distribution, and other interesting details.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is part of the milkvetch family.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is part of the milkvetch family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus curtipes A. Gray
- Common Name: San Luis Obispo milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
- Synonyms/Alternative Names:
- Astragalus didymocarpus Hook. & Arn. var. obispoensis (Rydb.) Jeps.
- San Obispo milkvetch
Distribution and Habitat
- Astragalus curtipes is found along the coast of California, particularly in the Morro Bay area of San Luis Obispo County.
- Other locations mentioned include San Joaquin Valley, Monterey County, and San Bernardino County.
Ecological Role
- Mentions legumes such as milk vetch as butterfly hosts.
Additional Information
- Watering advice: Water young or recently transplanted specimens but keep adult specimens dry.
- Other milkvetch species found in California:
- Astragalus asymmetricus (San Joaquin milkvetch)
- Astragalus douglasii
- Astragalus trichopodus var. lonchus (Southern California Milkvetch)
- Astragalus albens (Cushenbury milk-vetch)
- Astragalus brauntonii
- Astragalus pycnostachyus var. lanosissimus (Ventura marsh milk-vetch)
- This plant is listed as a special-status plant in the San Joaquin and San Luis Obispo areas.