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satiny milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus magdalenae

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Satiny Milkvetch (Astragalus magdalenae)

Astragalus magdalenae, commonly known as satiny milkvetch, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the Fabaceae family.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some species of Astragalus are referred to as "locoweed" in the western US.
  • The text mentions "Timber Milk Vetch" as potentially harmful to Horses. While not specifically referencing *Astragalus magdalenae*, it is good to be aware of the context.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus magdalenae Greene
  • Common Names: Satiny Milkvetch, Magdalena Milk-Vetch
  • Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Astragalus candidissimus (Benth.) S.Watson
    • Astragalus crotalariae var. magdalenae
  • Subspecies/Varieties:
    • Astragalus magdalenae var. niveus
    • Astragalus magdalenae var. peirsonii (Munz &amp McBurney) Barneby – Peirson's milkvetch, Peirson's milk-vetch

Distribution and Habitat

Information suggests Astragalus magdalenae is native to the USA. One observation was recorded along the Columbia River near Crow Butte State Park, WA.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • Astragalus magdalenae is described as a forb/herb.
  • It is a perennial plant.

Related Species

  • Astragalus adsurgens (standing milkvetch)
  • Astragalus alpinus (alpine milkvetch)
  • Astragalus arizonicus (Arizona milkvetch)
  • Astragalus bisulcatus (Two-Grooved Milk Vetch)
  • Astragalus canadensis (Canadian milk vetch)
  • Astragalus distortus (Bent Milkvetch)
  • Astragalus lentiformis (Lens pod milkvetch)
  • Astragalus lyallii (Lyall's Milkvetch)
  • Astragalus newberryi (silvery pubescent foliage)
  • Astragalus tennesseenis (Tennessee Milkvetch)

Resources

  • British Database of World Flora and Fauna
  • Discover Life: Provides information on biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
  • BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Uses taxonomic intelligence tools to locate, verify, and record scientific names.
  • Wikimedia Species