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bishop's milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus episcopus var. lancearius
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Bishop's Milkvetch (Astragalus episcopus)
Bishop's Milkvetch, scientifically known as Astragalus episcopus, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the pea or legume family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus episcopus S. Watson
- Common Name: Bishop's Milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea or Legume Family)
- Genus: Astragalus L. (Milkvetch, Astragales, Locoweed)
Several variations of the plant are identified, including:
- Astragalus episcopus S. Watson var. lancearius (A. Gray) Isely
- Astragalus episcopus S. Watson var. episcopus
Description
- Bishop's Milkvetch is described as a perennial forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that lives for more than two years.
Distribution and Habitat
- Bishop's Milkvetch is native to the United States.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus episcopus.
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) provides taxonomic information under TSN 25507.