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Yellowstone milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus miser var. praeteritus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Yellowstone Milkvetch (Astragalus miser var. praeteritus)
Yellowstone milkvetch, scientifically known as Astragalus miser var. praeteritus, is a perennial forb/herb found in specific regions. This page provides information on its classification, distribution, and other relevant details.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant belongs to the milkvetch family, some species of which (such as Wasatch milkvetch and Columbia milkvetch) have been reported to be toxic.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Astragalus miser Douglas ex Hook. var. praeteritus Barneby
- Common Name: Yellowstone milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
- Synonyms: Astragalus hylophilus (Rydb.)
- Varieties: Other varieties of Astragalus miser include Astragalus miser var. oblongifolius (timber milkvetch) and Astragalus miser var. hylophilus.
Distribution and Habitat
- Yellowstone milkvetch is found in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, including Yellowstone National Park.
- It has been observed at elevations around 8000 feet.
- It also grows on the sandy beaches of Yellowstone Lake.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a perennial forb/herb.
- Some Astragalus miser varieties, such as timber milkvetch, are woody.
- It can exhibit a prostrate growth habit.
Ecological Role
- The plant is found in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Additional Notes
- Young plants might need protection from wind or cold during the winter.
Further Information
- Photographs of Yellowstone milkvetch can be found attributed to JW Stockert (1973) from the National Park Service (NPS).