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pagumpa milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus ensiformis var. ensiformis

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Pagumpa Milkvetch (Astragalus ensiformis)

Astragalus ensiformis, commonly known as Pagumpa Milkvetch, is a plant species belonging to the family Fabaceae.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus ensiformis M.E. Jones
  • Family: Fabaceae (Legume Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms:
    • Hamosa ensiformis (M.E. Jones) Rydb.
    • Astragalus minthorniae var. gracilior (Barneby) Barneby
    • Astragalus ensiformis M.E. Jones var. gracilior Barneby
    • Astragalus ensiformis M.E.Jones variety typicus Barneby
  • Taxonomic Status: Accepted
  • Symbol Key ASEN4

Distribution and Habitat

  • Occurs in the United States, specifically in Arizona and California.
  • Observed in Zion National Park, Utah.

Considerations for Pets

While the text does not explicitly state toxicity, the common name "Milkvetch" is associated with plants that may contain compounds harmful to animals. Caution should be exercised when this plant is in areas frequented by pets.

Considerations for Children

While the text does not explicitly state toxicity, the common name "Milkvetch" is associated with plants that may contain compounds harmful to children. Caution should be exercised when this plant is in areas frequented by children.

Additional Information

  • Pagumpa Milkvetch is a dicot.

Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life: Encyclopedia of Life
  • Discover Life: Discover Life
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): ITIS
  • Catalogue of Life: Catalogue of Life