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Mojave milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus mohavensis var. mohavensis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus mohavensis: Mojave Milkvetch
Astragalus mohavensis, commonly known as Mojave milkvetch, is a plant species native to the Mojave Desert.
Considerations for Pets
- As a member of the milkvetch family, it is important to be aware that some Astragalus species are known as "locoweeds" and can be toxic to livestock.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus mohavensis S. Watson
- Common Name: Mojave milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
- Subordinate Taxa:
- Astragalus mohavensis S. Watson var. hemigyrus (Clokey) Barneby
- Astragalus mohavensis S. Watson var. mohavensis
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Mojave Desert of California and Nevada.
- Specifically found in the northern Mojave Desert and the eastern Mojave Desert, including the Death Valley area.
- Grows in rocky and gravelly areas.
- Observed near Short Canyon in Kern County, California.
Morphological Characteristics
- The seeds make a rattling noise in the dried pods.
Ecological Role
- The endangered Lane Mountain milk-vetch (Astragalus jaegerianus) and Holmgren’s milk vetch (Astragalus holmgreniorum) are closely associated with the Mojave Desert environment.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Discover Life: Discover Life
- CalPhotos