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Kennedy's milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus lentiginosus var. kennedyi

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual, Biennial, Perennial

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Kennedy's Milkvetch (Astragalus lentiginosus var. kennedyi)

Kennedy's milkvetch, scientifically known as Astragalus lentiginosus var. kennedyi, is a plant with several interesting characteristics and ecological connections.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus lentiginosus Douglas ex Hook. var. kennedyi (Rydb.) Barneby
  • Common Name: Kennedy's Milkvetch
  • Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
  • Genus: Astragalus L.
  • Rank: Variety
  • Synonyms: Mono locoweed, Sodaville milk-vetch, Sodaville milkvetch
  • Other Varieties Mentioned: Astragalus lentiginosus var. ambiguus

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb
  • Duration: Can be annual, biennial, or perennial.
  • Soft, shaggy hairs on leaves.
  • Purple pea-like flowers.
  • Pods are glabrous (smooth).

Distribution and Habitat

  • A Nevada endemic.
  • Observed in Churchill County, Nevada, at Sand Springs Pony Express Station.
  • Also found along Kennedy Rd., ca. 500 yds. W of Duportail St.

Ecology

  • Associated with the Algodones Dunes in California, particularly concerning studies related to Peirson's milkvetch.
  • Studies mention the impact of OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) use on the germination and survival of Peirson's milkvetch.
  • Important studies focus on the biology, distribution, and abundance of Peirson's milkvetch and other special status plants of the Algodones Dunes.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Found in the same habitat as desert dandelion, sand verbena, and dune sunflower in the Las Uvas Mountains Wilderness.

Resources and Further Information

  • GBIF Backbone Taxonomy
  • Portail-jardin.com plant database
  • Oregon Flora Project

Related Studies and Individuals

  • Debra Kennedy (studies related to Peirson's milkvetch).
  • Phillips, A.M., III, and D.J. Kennedy (researchers on milkvetch ecology).
  • Katherine Kennedy and Betty Scace (involved in cooperative efforts related to plant ecology).