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depauperate milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus pauperculus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Astragalus pauperculus: Depauperate Milkvetch
Astragalus pauperculus, commonly known as depauperate milkvetch, is an uncommon species endemic to northern California.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus pauperculus Greene
- Common Name: Depauperate milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (peas, legumes)
- Genus: Astragalus L. (milkvetch, astragales, locoweed)
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
Distribution and Habitat
- Astragalus pauperculus is endemic to northern California.
Morphology and Growth Habit
- This plant is a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- The depauperate milkvetch develops a bare stem, creating a thick crown, and grows in height like a tree.
Ecological Role
- The genus Astragalus is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
Further Information
- Discover Life's page provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus pauperculus.
- CalPhotos provides images of Astragalus pauperculus.
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) recognizes Astragalus pauperculus Greene (TSN 25626).