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Parish's milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus douglasii var. parishii

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Astragalus douglasii var. parishii

Learn about Parish's milkvetch, a perennial herb found in the mountain ranges. Discover its classification, distribution, and more.

Common Names

  • Parish's milkvetch
  • Parish's milk vetch
  • Parish's jacumba milkvetch

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus douglasii (Torr. & A. Gray) A. Gray var. parishii (A. Gray) M.E. Jones
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Variety
  • Synonyms:
    • Astragalus douglasii var. parishii (A. Gray) M.E. Jones

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found throughout the mountain ranges, specifically in southern California.
  • Observed in locations like the San Jacinto Mountains and Palomar Mountain, CA.
  • Also found in the northeast end of the San Bernardino Mountain range.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb
  • Duration: Perennial

Additional Information

  • Astragalus douglasii is a species of milkvetch.