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Payson's milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus paysonii

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Payson's Milkvetch (Astragalus paysonii)

Payson's milkvetch, scientifically known as Astragalus paysonii, is a regional endemic plant. It is often referred to as Payson's milk-vetch or Payson's milkvetch.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus paysonii (Rydb.) Barneby
  • Family: Fabaceae (mentioned in relation to another Astragalus species)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Hamosa paysonii Rydb.

Distribution and Habitat

Payson's milkvetch is a regional endemic found, for example, on the Nez Perce National Forest. It also occurs in Salt River.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Type: Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
  • Lifespan: Perennial
  • Structure: Herb

Ecological Role

Payson's milkvetch is designated as a Sensitive species in the U.S. Forest Service – Intermountain Region and is a Region 1 Sensitive Plant Species.

Watering

Payson's milkvetch prefers dry conditions. It is suggested to water these plants only from time to time, ensuring that the soil dries out between waterings.

Further Information

Additional information may be available at http://nnhp.nndfw.org/. Note that some database entries may be incomplete.