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pauper milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus misellus var. pauper
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: WA (pauper milk-vetch)
Pauper Milkvetch (Astragalus misellus var. pauper)
Considerations for Pets
- Members of the Astragalus genus are sometimes referred to as "locoweed," particularly in the western US. This name suggests caution and awareness regarding potential effects.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Astragalus misellus S. Watson var. pauper Barneby
- Common Name: Pauper Milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: Formerly Astragalus howellii var. aberrans
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
Distribution and Habitat
- Pauper Milkvetch is found east of the Cascade Mountains.
- Observed at the Yakima - Kittitas County border in central Washington.
- Prefers open ridgetops and upper slopes, associated with big sagebrush.
- Known distribution primarily in historic (older than 1980) and current (1980+) areas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Requires at least a few hours of direct sunlight for balanced development.
Conservation Status
- State Sensitive.
- BLM (Bureau of Land Management) sensitive species.
- Ranked as G4T3 / S3 (Global and State rank).
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Grows alongside other plants such as fleabanes (Erigeron), buckwheats (Eriogonum), and other milkvetches (Astragalus).
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus misellus.
- Dave's Garden: A community where gardeners share tips and ideas.
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): Contains taxonomic information about Astragalus misellus var. pauper.