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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.