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Emory's milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus emoryanus var. terlinguensis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Biennial
Other Names:
Emory's Milkvetch (Astragalus emoryanus)
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has been associated with poisoning in livestock such as cattle and sheep, due to nitro compounds.
- The plant is hairy, according to some sources.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Astragalus emoryanus (Rydb.) Cory
- Common Name: Emory's Milkvetch
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned, but note that the species name includes "(Rydb.) Cory," indicating a change in classification from the original description by Rydberg to the current classification by Cory.
- Subordinate Taxa (Varieties):
- Astragalus emoryanus var. emoryanus
- Astragalus emoryanus var. terlinguensis (Cory) Barneby
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in the west and southwest USA.
- Specific mention of an outbreak in Roswell, New Mexico.
- Mentioned in Texas.
Morphological Characteristics
- Has hairy, prostrate stems.
- Classified as a purple wildflower.
- Described as large in size and growing up to 17 meters in height, with leaves that turn yellow in autumn. It's not evergreen.
Ecological Role and Interactions
- The plant's varying responses to habitats are related to phytosociological relationships with other species.
Additional Information
- Emory milkvetch poisoning in chicks, sheep, and cattle is referenced in the American Journal of Veterinary Research.