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basalt milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus filipes

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Basalt Milkvetch (Astragalus filipes)

Astragalus filipes, commonly known as Basalt Milkvetch or Threadstalk Milkvetch, is a perennial legume native to western North America. It's recognized for its drought resistance and potential use in land reclamation and rehabilitation projects.

Common Names

  • Basalt Milkvetch
  • Threadstalk Milkvetch

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus filipes Torr. ex A. Gray
  • Family: Fabaceae (Legume or Pea family)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Widely distributed throughout the Pacific Northwest.
  • Native to western North America.
  • Specifically found East of the Cascade Mountains of Oregon and Washington.
  • Occurs on silty to loamy soils at moderate elevations in the northern Great Basin.
  • Often found on dry, sandy, rocky soils overlying basalt bedrock.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Long-lived, drought-resistant perennial legume.
  • Grows to be one to two feet tall.
  • Possesses a woody taproot.
  • Has green foliage and white flowers.

Ecological Role

  • Used for reclamation, rehabilitation.
  • Holds promise for rangeland.

Interesting Interactions

  • Attracts Bees.

Further Information

  • Discover Life: Astragalus filipes - Basalt milkvetch
  • Range Research Laboratory.