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Kerr's milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus kerrii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus kerrii - Kerr's Milkvetch
Astragalus kerrii, commonly known as Kerr's milkvetch, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the Fabaceae family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus kerrii P.J.Knight & A.C.Cully
- Common Name: Kerr's milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea or Legume Family)
- Genus: Astragalus L. (milkvetch, astragales, locoweed)
- Synonym: Astragalus kerrii Knight & Cully
- ITIS TSN: 506837
Distribution and Habitat
Based on available information, Astragalus kerrii was found in the foothills of the area but its exact distribution is not fully described in the source text.
Morphological Characteristics
- Habit: Tufted perennial arising from a taproot.
- Stems: Numerous, wiry, and short, ranging from 1-4 cm in length.
- Foliage: Strigulose herbage (covered with short, appressed, sharp hairs).
Considerations for Pets
- Some species of Astragalus are commonly known as "locoweed," and are noted for their potential to accumulate toxins. However, the provided text does not specify whether Astragalus kerrii shares this trait.
Further Information
- BISON Web Link: http://bison.usgs.ornl.gov/api/scientificName/Astragalus%20kerrii
- ITIS Web Link: (See above for TSN)
- New Mexico Rare Plant Technical Council (NMRPTC) online fact sheet.