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starveling milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus jejunus var. jejunus

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Astragalus jejunus: Starveling Milkvetch

Astragalus jejunus, commonly known as Starveling Milkvetch, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Astragalus.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus jejunus S. Watson
  • Common Name: Starveling Milkvetch
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Division: Magnoliophyta (Dicot)
  • Synonyms/Variations:
    • Astragalus jejunus var. articulatus
    • Astragalus jejunus var. jejunus

Distribution and Habitat

Historically, Astragalus jejunus was considered endemic to the Uinta Basin in Utah, where it can be locally common. However, it has since been documented in Idaho and can also be found in northwestern regions. Records indicate its presence on the eastern and western edges of Sweetwater County.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The Starveling Milkvetch is described as erect. The lower part of the plant typically has a relatively bare stem, while many ramifications develop towards the top.

Related Species

  • Astragalus anisus (Gunnison Milkvetch)
  • Astragalus argophyllus (Silverleaf Milkvetch)
  • Astragalus iodanthus (Humboldt River Milkvetch)
  • Astragalus linifolius

Further Resources

  • Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus jejunus.
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • NatureServe