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Leiberg's milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus leibergii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Leiberg's Milkvetch (Astragalus leibergii)
Astragalus leibergii, commonly known as Leiberg's milkvetch, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the plant family Fabaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume Family)
- Accepted Scientific Name: Astragalus leibergii M.E. Jones
- Synonym: Astragalus arrectus var. leibergii (M.E. Jones) M.E. Jones (also listed as Astragalus arrectus liebergii)
Distribution and Habitat
- Astragalus leibergii is endemic to central Washington state.
- Specific locations mentioned include Kittitas County, Washington, and Oregon.
Morphological Characteristics
- Astragalus leibergii is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
- It is classified as a forb/herb.
Related Species
- Other Astragalus species mentioned include: Astragalus aboriginum, Astragalus accidens (Rogue River milkvetch), Astragalus lemmonii (Lemmon's milkvetch), Astragalus geyeri (Geyer's Milkvetch), Astragalus lentiginosus (Mottled milkvetch), Astragalus knightii (Knight's Milkvetch), Astragalus alpinus (alpine milkvetch), Astragalus canadensis (Canadian milkvetch), Astragalus laxmannii (prairie milkvetch), Astragalus layneae (widow's milkvetch), Astragalus columbianus (Columbia milk-vetch), Astragalus lyallii, Astragalus diaphanus (transparent milk-vetch), and Astragalus kentrophyta var. douglasii (thistle milk-vetch).
Further Information
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): TSN 25556
- Dave's Garden offers tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
- Pacific Biodiversity Institute provides information on endangered species.