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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.