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Russian milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus falcatus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus falcatus
Astragalus falcatus, a member of the milkvetch family, is known by several common names, including Russian milkvetch, sickle milkvetch, sicklepod milkvetch, and silverleaf milkvetch.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Astragalus
- Species: falcatus
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
Distribution and Habitat
Astragalus falcatus appears in regions like Russia and has been introduced to areas such as southeastern Washington, USA. It can be found in diverse environments, including locations with full sun exposure.
Ecological Role
- Astragalus falcatus is mentioned as being "introduced" to some areas, suggesting it's not native to those regions.
Associations
- This plant is sometimes grown in mixtures with grasses such as crested wheatgrass and Russian wildrye for forage production.
- It is compared to other legumes like alfalfa, sainfoin, and cicer milkvetch in terms of forage yield.
Further Information
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