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salty loco milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus lentiginosus var. salinus

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Salty Loco Milkvetch (Astragalus lentiginosus var. salinus)

Astragalus lentiginosus var. salinus, commonly known as salty loco milkvetch or Sodaville milkvetch, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the family Fabaceae.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is commonly known as "loco milkvetch," and the text refers to "locoweed," suggesting potential concerns regarding grazing animals.
  • The plant is associated with salty environments and is referred to as "salty loco milkvetch," potentially indicating a concentration of salts that could be a concern for pets if ingested in large quantities.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus lentiginosus var. salinus (Howell) Barneby
  • Common Names: Salty loco milkvetch, Sodaville milkvetch
  • Genus: Astragalus
  • Species: lentiginosus
  • Subspecies: var. salinus
  • Family: Fabaceae (also known as Leguminosae)
  • Accepted Symbol: ASLES

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant is associated with Nevada and areas with salty conditions.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is described as a forb/herb.
  • It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
  • Under harsh conditions with salt spray or drought, it can be soft, fuzzy gray.

Related Species

  • Other varieties of Astragalus lentiginosus include var. albifolius (Northern loco milkvetch, White leaved milk vetch).
  • Other Astragalus species mentioned include Astragalus agrestis (field milkvetch), Astragalus argophyllus (silverleaf milkvetch), Astragalus nuttallii (Nuttall's Milkvetch), Astragalus pycnostachyus (marsh milk vetch, loco weed), Astragalus ceramicus (summer milkvetch painted milkvetch), Astragalus inflexus, Astragalus miser var. miser (woody loco milkvetch), Astragalus lotiflorus (Lotus milkvetch), Astragalus mollissimus (Woolly locoweed, Purple locoweed), Astragalus leptocarpus ('Rare Loco Milkvetch').

Quirky Facts

  • Pods of some milkvetch species are eaten fresh, boiled, and salted and considered a special treat, although this is not explicitly stated for Astragalus lentiginosus var. salinus.

Further Information

  • The text references the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
  • The text references the Calflora Database.
  • The text references the University of Wyoming and the Rocky Mountains CESU.