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Descanso milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus oocarpus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Descanso Milkvetch (Astragalus oocarpus)
Astragalus oocarpus, also known as Descanso milkvetch or San Diego milkvetch, is a rare plant species belonging to the milkvetch family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus oocarpus A. Gray
- Family: Fabaceae (also referenced as Natives Fabaceae)
- Rank: Species
- Synonym Symbol: ASOO2
Common Names
- Descanso Milkvetch
- San Diego Milkvetch
- Milkvetch (general for most Astragalus species)
- Locoweed (general, in North America, for some Astragalus species)
Distribution and Habitat
- Astragalus oocarpus is endemic to southern California.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Astragalus oocarpus is a perennial forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that isn't a grass and lives for more than two years.
Related Resources
- BISON Web Link: http://bison.usgs.ornl.gov/api/scientificName/Astragalus%20oocarpus
- ITIS Web Link
- Discover Life: Biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution information.