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Lane Mountain milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus jaegerianus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Lane Mountain Milkvetch (Astragalus jaegerianus)
Astragalus jaegerianus, commonly known as Lane Mountain milkvetch, is a rare and endangered species of milkvetch.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus jaegerianus Munz
- Common Name: Lane Mountain milkvetch (also seen as Lane Mtn. milk vetch, and Lane Mountain milk-vetch)
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Life Form: Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
Distribution and Habitat
- This plant is endemic to the central Mojave Desert in California, specifically within and adjacent to San Bernardino County.
- It exists in only a few fragmented populations.
Ecological Role
- The Lane Mountain milkvetch is a nitrogen-fixer.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a perennial herb.
Conservation Status
- Astragalus jaegerianus is listed as an endangered species under the federal Endangered Species Act.
Quirky Facts
- The plant was named for the biologist Edmund.
- It is capable of surviving for years underground, subsisting on limited moisture.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus jaegerianus.
- CalPhotos: Offers photos of Astragalus jaegerianus.
- California Native Plant Society: Has information about the plant dating back to 1985.