No images found for this plant ID: 4270.
Ensure images are uploaded to the Media Library and tagged with "4270" in the "plant_image_tag" taxonomy.
Glenwood milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus loanus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Glenwood Milkvetch (Astragalus loanus)
Astragalus loanus, commonly known as Glenwood milkvetch, is a rare flowering plant belonging to the legume family (Fabaceae).
Considerations for Pets
- The common name "locoweed" is associated with some Astragalus species in North America.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus loanus Barneby
- Common Name: Glenwood milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (peas, legumes)
- Genus: Astragalus L. (milkvetch, astragales, locoweed)
Distribution and Habitat
- Astragalus loanus is endemic to Utah in the United States.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is classified as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Plant size is reported to be around 3 inches in a pot.
- Typical dimensions are around 3 inches in height and 5 inches in width.
Additional Information
- The species is exceptionally rare. One report mentions it was found in Brine Creek Canyon.
Resources and Further Information
- Dave's Garden: Offers tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus loanus.
- Encyclopedia of Life: Contains information about the genus Astragalus.