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bishop's milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus episcopus

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Bishop's Milkvetch

The Bishop's Milkvetch, scientifically known as Astragalus episcopus, is a perennial forb/herb.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus episcopus S. Watson
  • Common Name: Bishop's Milkvetch
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea or Legume family)
  • Genus: Astragalus L.
  • Synonyms/Varieties:
    • Astragalus episcopus S. Watson var. lancearius (A. Gray) Isely
    • Astragalus episcopus S. Watson var. episcopus
    • Astragalus lancearius (redirected name)

Distribution and Habitat

The Bishop's Milkvetch is native to the United States.

Morphological Characteristics

It is described as a perennial forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).

Further Information

  • Dave's Garden
  • Discover Life
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) - TSN 25507
  • British Database of World Flora and Fauna