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Cedar Breaks milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus limnocharis var. limnocharis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cedar Breaks Milkvetch (Astragalus limnocharis)
The Cedar Breaks milkvetch (Astragalus limnocharis) is a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that isn't a grass. It's primarily recognized by its erect growth habit, featuring a bare stem at the base with numerous ramifications developing higher up.
Considerations for Pets
- Many plants within the Astragalus genus are commonly known as milk-vetches, while some species in the western US are referred to as "locoweed".
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus limnocharis Barneby
- Rank: Variety
- Variety: Astragalus limnocharis Barneby var. limnocharis
- Common Names: Cedar Breaks milkvetch
Distribution and Habitat
This plant is found in the vicinity of Cedar Breaks National Monument, located near Cedar City, Utah. It has also been reported near Fifty Mile Mountain on the Straight Cliffs.
Morphological Characteristics
- Erect growth habit
- Bare stem in the lower part
- Numerous ramifications in the upper part
Associations
- Often found in proximity to other plants, such as Cedar Breaks goldenbush (Haplopappus zionis).
Further Information
- Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus limnocharis.
- Additional information can be found on Garden Guides under the general topic of Milkvetch.
- Species information is also available at Wikimedia Species.