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Hopi milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus fucatus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Hopi Milkvetch (Astragalus fucatus)
Hopi Milkvetch, scientifically known as Astragalus fucatus, is a perennial herb belonging to the genus Astragalus. It is also referred to as Hopi milk-vetch.
Considerations for Children
- Roots of a related species, Painted Milkvetch (Astragalus ceramicus), were reportedly chewed by Hopi children in the summer.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus fucatus Barneby
- Common Name: Hopi Milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
- Kingdom: (Implied: Plantae)
- Rank: Species
Description
- Astragalus fucatus is a non-woody forb/herb.
- It is a perennial plant.
Distribution and Habitat
- Specifically associated with the Navajo Nation and Reservation of the Hopi Tribe.
Watering
- Watering should occur only when the soil is completely dry, approximately every 4-5 weeks, depending on the climate.
- Use only 1-2 buckets of water per watering.
Related Species
- Geyer's Milkvetch (Astragalus geyeri)
- Gambel's dwarf milkvetch (Astragalus gambelianus)
- Rogue River milkvetch (Astragalus accidens)
- Cottam's Milkvetch (A. cottamii)
- Rimrock Milkvetch (A. desperatus)
- Eastwood's Milkvetch (A. eastwoodae)
- Arizona milkvetch (Astragalus arizonicus)
- Beath's Milk-vetch (Astragalus beathii)
Further Resources
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus fucatus.
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
- Navajo Nation