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Nutzotin milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus nutzotinensis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Nutzotin Milkvetch (Astragalus nutzotinensis)
The Nutzotin Milkvetch, scientifically known as Astragalus nutzotinensis, is a perennial forb/herb in the pea family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus nutzotinensis Rouss.
- Common Names: Nutzotin Milkvetch, Nootka Milkvetch, Nutzotin Milk-vetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Genus: Astragalus
- Species: nutzotinensis
- Synonyms: Astragalus falcifer Hultn, Astragalus gynophoraria Tidestrom
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- The Nutzotin Milkvetch is found in Alaska, Canada (British Columbia, and Yukon).
- It has been observed colonizing gravel areas.
- A photograph shows the plant on a gravel bar next to Gorge Creek, near Eielson Visitors Center, Denali National Park.
Morphological Characteristics
- The Nutzotin Milkvetch is a perennial forb/herb.
- It develops an erect, bare stem in the lower part, with branching towards the top, forming a thick crown.
- It can grow to resemble a small tree.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life: Encyclopedia of Life
- Discover Life: Discover Life
- The Plant List: The Plant List
- Garden Guides: Garden Guides
- Wikimedia Species: Wikimedia Species
- USDA Plants Database