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pauper milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus misellus var. misellus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Pauper Milkvetch (Astragalus misellus var. pauper)
Pauper Milkvetch, scientifically known as Astragalus misellus var. pauper, is a plant belonging to the milkvetch family.
Considerations for Pets
- Belongs to the Astragalus genus, some species of which are referred to as "locoweed".
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus misellus S. Watson var. pauper Barneby
- Common Name: Pauper Milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: Formerly known as Astragalus howellii var. aberrans.
Distribution and Habitat
- Pauper Milkvetch is found east of the Cascade Mountains.
- Observed at the Yakima - Kittitas County border in central Washington.
- Grows on open ridgetops and upper slopes, often associated with big sagebrush.
Conservation Status
- Listed as State Sensitive.
- Designated as BLM (Bureau of Land Management) sensitive.
- Global rank: G4T3 / State rank: S3.
Morphological Characteristics
- Requires direct sunlight exposure for at least a few hours daily.
Related Species
- Similar to Arcane Milkvetch (A. obscurus).
- Other Astragalus species include Astragalus arrectus (Palouse Milkvetch), Astragalus microcystis (Least Bladdery Milkvetch), and Astragalus lyallii (Lyall's Milkvetch).
Further Information
- Dave's Garden: A community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus misellus.
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): Contains taxonomic information, including the accepted name Astragalus misellus var. pauper Barneby (TSN ).