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Naturita milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus naturitensis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Naturita Milkvetch
Learn about the Naturita Milkvetch (Astragalus naturitensis), a plant found in specific regions of the southwestern United States.
Scientific and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Astragalus naturitensis Payson
- Common Name: Naturita Milkvetch, Naturita Milk-vetch
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Genus: Astragalus L. (milkvetch, astragales, locoweed)
- Species: Astragalus naturitensis Payson
- Synonyms:
- Astragalus arietinus var.
- Astragalus arietinus var. stipularis M.E. Jones
- Tium naturitense (Payson) Rydb.
Distribution and Habitat
- The Naturita Milkvetch is restricted to a six-county area in Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico.
- Specifically found near De Beque, CO, and in southwest CO.
Morphological Characteristics
- Low, subacaulescent perennial, about 10 cm tall.
- Stems are 2-6 cm long.
- Leaves are up to 6 cm long.
Ecological Role
- This plant is considered vulnerable both globally and in Colorado.
- Surveys are conducted for this species near historic uranium mines.
Associations
- Bats, birds, deer, and elk might be found in sagebrush shrublands where Naturita milkvetch grows.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus naturitensis.
- New Mexico Rare Plant Technical Council (NMRPTC): Offers online fact sheets including species information and distribution.
- USDA Plants Database: Contains information about Astragalus naturitensis.