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Knight's milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus knightii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Knight's Milkvetch (Astragalus knightii)
Knight's Milkvetch, scientifically known as Astragalus knightii, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Astragalus. It is also known as Knight's milk-vetch.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus knightii Barneby
- Common Name: Knight's Milkvetch
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Group: Dicot
- Synonyms: Astragalus kerrii P.J.Knight & A.C.Cully, Astragalus abbreviatus Kar.
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in North America, specifically in the USA.
- Observed in New Mexico, often found on Mesa Prieta on rimrock ledges of the Dakota Formation.
Morphological Characteristics
- Tufted perennial herb.
- Stems are numerous and ascending, typically 1-5 cm long, arising from a taproot.
Ecological Role
- Considered a special-status plant species in some areas.
- Coexists with other plant species such as osteosperma, Oryzopsis hymenoides, Guterrezia sarothrae, Yucca angustissima, and Artemesia tridentata.
- Its presence has been noted in areas inhabited by the black-footed ferret.
Further Information
- Discover Life has pages dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus knightii.
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) provides taxonomic information (TSN 192817).
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