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Minthorn's milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus minthorniae

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Minthorn's Milkvetch (Astragalus minthorniae)

Astragalus minthorniae, commonly known as Minthorn's milkvetch, is a perennial forb found in specific regions. This plant belongs to the Fabaceae (Pea) family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus minthorniae (Rydb.) Jeps.
  • Common Name: Minthorn's milkvetch
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Varieties:
    • Astragalus minthorniae (Rydb.) Jeps. var. minthorniae
    • Astragalus minthorniae (Rydb.) Jeps. var. villosus Barneby

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Minthorn's Milkvetch is a low-growing perennial forb.
  • It features compound leaves.
  • It produces pea-type flowers.
  • It develops seed pods.
  • It is a non-woody plant (herb).

Distribution and Habitat

This plant is associated with Nevada and California, suggesting its distribution includes these areas.