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Wilson's milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus lentiginosus var. wilsonii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Biennial, Perennial
Other Names:
Wilson's Milkvetch (Astragalus lentiginosus var. wilsonii)
Wilson's Milkvetch, scientifically known as Astragalus lentiginosus var. wilsonii, is a member of the diverse Astragalus lentiginosus species. This plant is also referred to as Wilson milkvetch.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature:
- Scientific Name: Astragalus lentiginosus Douglas ex Hook. var. wilsonii (Greene) Barneby
- Common Name: Wilson's Milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Synonyms: Astragalus lentiginosus subsp. wilsonii
Distribution and Habitat:
- Wilson's Milkvetch is found in the USA, specifically in Arizona.
- One documented location is on prairie slopes above Wilson Creek in central Washington.
- It has been observed growing under the shade of oaks and junipers.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits:
- Wilson's milkvetch is classified as a forb/herb.
- It can be either a Biennial or Perennial plant.
- Flowers appear in the spring and summer.
Additional Information:
- The genus Astragalus is the largest in the Fabaceae family, comprising approximately 2000 species.
- References are made to databases such as the British Database of World Flora and Fauna, World Plants, Encyclopedia of Life, and the plant database of portail-jardin.com.