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Gilman's milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus gilmanii

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual, Perennial

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Astragalus gilmanii

Astragalus gilmanii is a species of milkvetch known by the common name Gilman's milkvetch.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus gilmanii Tidestr.
  • Common Name: Gilman's Milkvetch
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
  • Genus: Astragalus L.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the desert scrub and woodland of Nevada.
  • Also found in a few locations in the Panamint Range next to Death Valley in California.

Morphological Characteristics

  • A low-growing perennial herb.
  • Forms low clumps which are only a few inches tall.
  • It is a forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).

Additional Information

  • The genus Astragalus is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Resources and Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS database
  • Discover Life
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • CalPhotos
  • Nevada Natural Heritage Program