No images found for this plant ID: 4292.
Ensure images are uploaded to the Media Library and tagged with "4292" in the "plant_image_tag" taxonomy.
Astragalus magdalenae var. niveus
Scientific Name: Astragalus magdalenae var. niveus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth:
Duration:
Other Names:
Astragalus magdalenae var. niveus
Astragalus magdalenae var. niveus is a variety of Astragalus magdalenae, belonging to the Milkvetches (Genus Astragalus).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus magdalenae var. niveus (Rydb.) Barneby
- Synonyms:
- Astragalus niveus (Rydb.) Barneby
- Astragalus niveus Coq. Monbr. ex
- Phaca nivea
- Astragalus crotalariae var. magdalenae (Greene)M.E.Jones (This is stated as a synonym, but also has the caveat that the entry is for Astragalus magdalenae var. niveus (Rydb.))
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
- Rank: Variety
- Tribe: Galegeae
Distribution and Habitat
This variety is found in dune ecosystems.
- Mentions of related plants (Astragalus magdalenae var. peirsonii, and Helianthus niveus ssp. tephrodes) are specifically associated with the Algodones Dunes.
Ecological Role
- This variety, along with other dune plants, is affected by off-highway vehicle activity in dune ecosystems.
Other Notable Species Associations
- Frequently mentioned in conjunction with Astragalus magdalenae var. peirsonii and Helianthus niveus ssp. tephrodes, indicating their co-occurrence in similar habitats.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- iNaturalist.org
- The Plant List
- IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
- Australian Plant Name Index
- NYBG Virtual Herbarium (New York Botanical Garden)