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Cedros milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus insularis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Cedros Milkvetch (Astragalus insularis)
The Cedros Milkvetch, scientifically known as Astragalus insularis, is an annual forb/herb belonging to the Pea Family (Fabaceae).
Common Names
- Cedros Milkvetch
- Turkeypeas
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus insularis Kellogg
- Genus: Astragalus L.
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
- Synonyms: Astragalus nuttallianus var. cedrosensis, Astragalus insularis var. pondii (Greene) M. E. Jones (synonym)
- Variety: Astragalus insularis var. insularis Kellogg
Distribution and Habitat
Astragalus insularis is native to the United States, specifically California and Arizona.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Forb/herb (non-woody plant that is not a grass).
- Type: Annual plant
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database.
- Encyclopedia of Life.
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna.
- Discover Life.