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Fremont's milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus lentiginosus var. fremontii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Biennial, Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus lentiginosus var. fremontii
Also known as Fremont's Milkvetch or Fremont's Milk-vetch, Astragalus lentiginosus var. fremontii is a plant with several common names.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus lentiginosus Hook. var. fremontii (A. Gray) S. Watson
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Synonyms: Astragalus lentiginosus Douglas ex Hook. var. fremontii (A. Gray ex Torr.) S. Watson, Astragalus lentiginosus fremontii, Astragalus coulteri var.
Distribution and Habitat
- Observed locations include Saline Valley and Death Valley National Park in Inyo County, California.
- Also found in Fremont County, Wyoming (near Dubois along Route 187, at an elevation of 8,500).
- Reported in the Fremont-Winema National Forest.
- Grows in open sandy or gravelly areas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Classified as a forb/herb.
- Can be an annual, biennial, or perennial plant.
Ecological Role
- Listed in proximity to invasive species such as Filaree (Erodium cicutarium).
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Often mentioned in the context of Fremont's Phacelia (Phacelia fremontii).
- Mentioned alongside other plants like Mojave Aster (Xylorhiza tortifolia), Goldenbush (Ericameria linearifolia), and Desert Star (Monoptilon bellidiforme).
Further Information
- Referenced by the USDA.
- Mentioned in reports for the U.S. Forest Service.