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Lavin's milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus oophorus var. lavinii

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Lavin's Milkvetch (Astragalus oophorus var. lavinii)

Lavin's milkvetch, scientifically known as Astragalus oophorus S. Watson var. lavinii Barneby, is a plant belonging to the milkvetch family. This page provides information about its taxonomy, distribution, and other relevant details.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus oophorus S. Watson var. lavinii Barneby
  • Common Names: Lavin's milkvetch, Lavin's egg milkvetch
  • Rank: Variety
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
  • Synonyms: Astragalus oophorus lavinii

Distribution and Habitat

  • Lavin's milkvetch is native to Nevada and known to occur in California.
  • It is found in the sagebrush steppe of western North America.
  • It is known to grow on BLM (Bureau of Land Management) lands.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Lavin's milkvetch is a forb/herb.
  • It is a perennial plant.
  • Based on photos, Astragalus oophorus var. lavinii has pods that are more swollen than other similar milkvetches.

Quirky Facts

  • The plant is classified as a "Sensitive" species by the BLM (Bureau of Land Management), implying the species is at risk.