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Rydberg's milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus perianus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Rydberg's Milkvetch (Astragalus perianus)
Rydberg's milkvetch, scientifically known as Astragalus perianus, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the pea family (Fabaceae). It is also referred to as Rydberg Milk-vetch.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus perianus Barneby
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family or Legume Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: While not directly synonyms of Astragalus perianus, the text mentions revisions of similar species by Rydberg to Pisophaca.
- Related ITIS Name: Astragalus perianus Barneby (TSN 25630)
Distribution and Habitat
- Rydberg's milkvetch has been found in the USA, specifically in Utah (Garfield County).
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Rydberg's milkvetch is described as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Cultivation
- It can be grown outdoors throughout the whole year, tolerating cold weather and harsh minimum temperatures.
- In windy climates, securing young plants is advisable.
Other Species Mentioned
- Astragalus proximus (Aztec milkvetch): A local endemic. Rydberg revised this species to Pisophaca.
- Astragalus lentiginosus var. sesquimetralis (SODAVILLE MILKVETCH)
- Astragalus lyallii (Lyall's Milkvetch)
- Astragalus limnocharis var. limnocharis (Navajo Lake milkvetch)
- Astragalus pattersonii (Patterson's milkvetch)
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database.
- BISON Web Link: http://bison.usgs.ornl.gov/api/scientificName/Astragalus%20perianus
- ITIS Web Link