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horn loco milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus missouriensis var. mimetes
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus missiensis var. mimetes - Horn Loco Milkvetch
Astragalus missiensis var. mimetes, commonly known as horn loco milkvetch, is a perennial subshrub or forb/herb.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is referred to as "loco" weed, historically associated with livestock exhibiting unusual behavior after consumption.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus missiensis var. mimetes Barneby
- Common Names: Horn Loco Milkvetch, Missi Milkvetch, Mimic Milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned, but several other Astragalus species are listed alongside it, indicating its place within the genus.
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant is found in the United States, specifically in California and New Mexico.
- Mentioned in the context of native vegetation in Big Horn County.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a perennial subshrub or forb/herb.
- Some Astragalus species have thorns.
- Some Astragalus species exude a sap that dries into a horn-like shape.
Ecological Role
- It is part of the forb species.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mentioned in relation to licorice seed predation by *Acanthoscelides aureolus* (Horn) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) in the context of *Astragalus cicer*.
Quirky Facts
- The name "loco" is derived from its association with livestock, which exhibit erratic behavior after consuming it.
Additional Information
- Sevilleta research data related to plant cover of *Astragalus missiensis* var. *mimetes*.
- Garden Guides provide information about plants commonly known as Milkvetch.