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Huachuca Mountain milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus hypoxylus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: AZ (Huachuca milk-vetch)
Astragalus hypoxylus: Huachuca Milkvetch
Astragalus hypoxylus, also known as Huachuca milkvetch or Huachuca Mountain milkvetch, is a rare flowering plant belonging to the legume family.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is a milkvetch and several species of milkvetch are known as "locoweed," particularly in North America.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus hypoxylus S. Watson
- Common Names: Huachuca milkvetch, Huachuca Mountain milkvetch
- Family: Legume (Fabaceae)
- Synonyms: Huachuca Mountain milkvetch
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
Distribution and Habitat
This rare plant is found in rocky limestone clearings within oak-juniper-pinyon woodlands, specifically in the Huachuca Mountains and Patagonia Mountains of Arizona.
Ecological Role
Astragalus hypoxylus is a species of special concern in the Patagonia Mountains.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is classified as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Interactions with Other Organisms
It is included in the Biological Opinion on the Bill Williams Mountain Restoration Project and the Friends of the Huachuca Mountains is a non-profit organization provides educational opportunities and enhanced awareness of the natural
Further Information
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- Dave's Garden
- The Nature Conservancy in Arizona Rare Plant Field