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Leadville milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus molybdenus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Leadville Milkvetch (Astragalus molybdenus)
Astragalus molybdenus, commonly known as Leadville milkvetch or molybdenum milkvetch, is a flowering plant species belonging to the legume family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus molybdenus Barneby
- Common Names: Leadville milkvetch, molybdenum milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted species
- Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned.
- Variety: Astragalus molybdenus var. shultziorum (Barneby) S.L. Welsh – Shultz' milkvetch
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in the United States, including the states of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, and Louisiana.
- Specifically mentioned locations include Mount Sherman in Fairplay, Colorado.
- Astragalus molybdenus var. shultziorum (Shultz's milkvetch) is restricted to a small area of alpine environment.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Classified as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is a perennial plant.
Ecological Considerations
- Leadville milkvetch is considered an endemic plant in some regions.
Other Notable Information
- The plant thrives in bright places with direct sunlight.
- It is advisable to locate it in a place where it is exposed to at least a few hours of direct sunlight.