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Nelson's milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus nelsonianus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Nelson's Milkvetch (Astragalus nelsonianus)
Nelson's Milkvetch, scientifically known as Astragalus nelsonianus, is also commonly referred to by its common name, Nelson's milkvetch.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea family or Legume family)
- Genus: Astragalus L. (milkvetch, astragales, locoweed)
- Species: Astragalus nelsonianus Barneby
- Rank: Species
- Nomencl. ref.: Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 13(1) : 427. 1964.
- Synonyms: There appears to be some association with Astragalus gilviflorus var. purpureus, and Astragalus pectinatus var. platyphyllus.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Nelson's milkvetch is a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that isn't a grass.
- It is a perennial plant, living for more than two years.
- It develops a bare stem, creating a thick crown.
Distribution and Habitat
- Astragalus nelsonianus is endemic to Fremont County.
- It is found in the USA, specifically in Utah and Wyoming.
Ecological Role
- Minimizing the spread of invasive plants is important to protect the habitat of Nelson's milkvetch.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Cooper’s milk vetch is mentioned in proximity to other plants such as little bluestem, prairie dropseed, cat's foot, Canadian milk vetch, harebell, sedges, Indian paintbrush, and field chickweed.
Resources and Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Dave's Garden
- Discover Life
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna
- PLANT PROFILE reference: Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 13(1) : 427. 1964.
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) - TSN 25599