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Sierra milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus lentiginosus var. sierrae
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Sierra Milkvetch (Astragalus lentiginosus var. sierrae)
Astragalus lentiginosus var. sierrae, commonly known as Sierra milkvetch, is a perennial forb/herb found in specific regions of California and Nevada.
Considerations for Pets
- Some milkvetch species are referred to as "loco weed."
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus lentiginosus Douglas ex Hook. var. sierrae M.E. Jones
- Family: Fabaceae (also referred to in the text as "Natives Fabaceae")
- Common Names: Sierra milkvetch, Freckled milkvetch, Speckledpod milkvetch, Rattleweed, Loco weed, Big Bear milk-vetch
- Synonyms/Related Varieties:
- Astragalus lentiginosus var. ambiguus Barneby
- Astragalus purshii var. lectulus (Pursh's Milk Vetch)
Distribution and Habitat
- Primarily found in the High Sierra Nevada, southern Sierra Nevada Mountains, Tehachapi Mountain Area, and San Joaquin Valley in California.
- Also found in western Nevada and along the Cascade-Sierra ranges.
- Specific locations mentioned include Kern County and Plumas County in California.
Morphological Characteristics
- Classified as a Forb/herb and is a perennial plant.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The Sierra Nevada red fox utilizes habitat where Goose Creek milkvetch (Astragalus anserinus) grows.
Additional Information
- Several lawsuits involving Peirson's Milk-Vetch (PMV) have been filed by organizations such as the Center for Biological Diversity and the Sierra Club.
- Cicer milkvetch (Astragalus cicer) is mentioned as a forage crop.
Resources
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna
- Plant database for Sierra milkvetch Natives Fabaceae.
- Nevada Fish and Wildlife Office.
- Database on plantes de portail-jardin.com.