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flexile milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus flexuosus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Flexile Milkvetch (Astragalus flexuosus)
Astragalus flexuosus, commonly known as Flexile Milkvetch, is a perennial plant belonging to the Fabaceae (Pea) family.
Considerations for Pets
- The common names "Milkvetch" and "Locoweed" are associated with this plant.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus flexuosus Douglas ex G. Don
- Common Names: Flexile Milkvetch, Pliant Milkvetch, Slender Milkvetch, Wiry Milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Homalobus fendleri (A. Gray) Rydb., Pisophaca sierrae-blancae
- Subordinate Taxa: Astragalus flexuosus var. diehlii, Astragalus flexuosus var. flexuosus, Astragalus flexuosus var. greenei
Distribution and Habitat
- Flexile Milkvetch is found in:
- Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
- Mexico
- United States: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, and western Colorado
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a perennial plant with short, flat hairs.
- It has a branched crown and slender, erect to creeping-based stems.
- The plant has pinkish purple and white flowers arranged in an erect cluster.
Additional Notes
- It prefers full sun exposure.
- It is suggested to water these plants only from time to time, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
- In windy climates, securing young plants to stakes is recommended.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database: Provides photos and information.
- Discover Life: Offers biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution details.