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widow's milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus layneae
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus layneae - Widow's Milkvetch
Astragalus layneae, commonly known as widow's milkvetch, is a fascinating plant species with unique characteristics and ecological significance. It's also referred to as Layne locoweed or Layne's milk vetch.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus layneae Greene
- Common Name: Widow's Milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family or Legume Family)
- Genus: Astragalus L. (Milkvetch, Astragales, Locoweed)
- Kingdom: Plantae
Distribution and Habitat
Astragalus layneae is native to the Mojave Desert and surrounding mountain ridges.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is classified as a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
- It typically blooms from March to June.
Ecological Role
- This plant serves as a forage species selected by tortoises in the west Mojave Desert.
Further Information
- Additional information can be found in the USDA PLANTS database and Discover Life.
- CalPhotos offers a collection of photographs.