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Astragalus magdalenae var. niveus

Scientific Name: Astragalus magdalenae var. niveus

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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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)