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Howell's milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus howellii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Howell's Milkvetch (Astragalus howellii)
Howell's milkvetch is a perennial wildflower found in specific regions of the United States.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that Astragalus species are commonly known as "locoweed" in the western US.
- The stems and leaves of Howell's milkvetch are covered with short, grayish hairs.
Considerations for Children
- The stems and leaves of Howell's milkvetch are covered with short, grayish hairs.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus howellii A. Gray
- Common Name: Howell's Milkvetch
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume Family), Faboideae
- Synonym: Astragalus howellii var. howellii
Distribution and Habitat
- Observed in grasslands near Murrays Addition northwest of The Dalles, Oregon.
- Native to Oregon.
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial wildflower with several prostrate to erect stems up to 20 cm long.
- Leaves and stems are covered with numerous short, grayish hairs.
Related Species
- Astragalus australis var. olympicus, Cotton's milk-vetch
- Astragalus nuttallii, Nuttall's milkvetch
- Astragalus tyghensis, Tygh Valley milkvetch
- Astragalus lentiginosus var. salinus, salty loco milk-vetch
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus howellii.
- Oregon Flora Project.
- Dave's Garden: A community sharing tips and ideas for gardens, seeds, and plants.