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panther milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus pardalinus

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual, Perennial

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Astragalus pardalinus

Also known as Panther Milkvetch.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus pardalinus (Rydb.) Barneby
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
  • Synonym: Phaca pardalina Rydb.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the U.S. (United States).
  • Observed in Utah, specifically Emery County.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Classified as a forb/herb.
  • Can be either an annual or perennial plant.
  • Features a dense spike of pink-purple flowers.
  • Exhibits upright mounds of silver, pinnate leaves.

Quirky Facts

  • Astragalus pardalinus is considered a mirrored species of both A. pubentissimus and A. sabulonum.
  • These plants are cold-hardy and can be grown in the garden throughout the year.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus pardalinus.
  • Additional resources include: The Plant List, ToL (Tree of Life Web Project), BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library), and WikiSpecies.
  • Taxonomic information can be found in the British Database of World Flora and Fauna.