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hermit milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus eremiticus

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Hermit Milkvetch (Astragalus eremiticus)

Astragalus eremiticus, commonly known as Hermit Milkvetch, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the Fabaceae (Pea) family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus eremiticus Sheldon
  • Common Name: Hermit Milkvetch
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms/Varieties:
    • Astragalus eremiticus var. spencianus M.E. Jones – Spence milkvetch
    • Astragalus eremiticus var. malheurensis (Heller) Barneby
  • PLANTS Symbol: ASER4

Distribution and Habitat

  • Hermit Milkvetch is endemic to the Grand Canyon area.
  • It is found in sagebrush flats in drainages, such as Buck Mountain in White Pine County, Nevada.
  • A significant population exists near Maricopa Point along Hermit Road in Grand Canyon National Park.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Hermit Milkvetch is a non-woody plant, classified as a forb/herb.
  • It is a perennial plant.

Ecological Role

  • Sentry milk-vetch (Astragalus cremnophylax var. cremnophylax) populations are near the same location (Maricopa Point) as Hermit Milkvetch.
  • Certain phases of Astragalus eremiticus (hermit milkvetch) can resemble A. ampullarius.
  • Some Astragalus species are known as "locoweed" in the western US.

Additional Information

  • Current status of Sentry milk-vetch is listed as endangered.
  • Packard’s milkvetch (Astragalus cusickii var. packardiae) is a perennial forb that can be differentiated by its numerous leaflets.

Resources and Further Information

  • Dave's Garden: A community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
  • Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus eremiticus.
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): Provides taxonomic information (TSN 25508).