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Guadalupe milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus pictiformis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Guadalupe Milkvetch (Astragalus pictiformis)
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a milkvetch. Some species of milkvetch are referred to as locoweed.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is a milkvetch. Some species of milkvetch are referred to as locoweed.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Astragalus pictiformis Barneby
- Common Name: Guadalupe Milkvetch
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: No synonyms are explicitly listed, but "Guadalupe Milkvetch" is identified as a common name, and the text acknowledges alternative scientific names may exist (e.g., Astragalus pictiformis (Guadalupe).
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Texas and other states in the U.S., including New Mexico (NM).
- Found in New Mexico, specifically Santa Fe, Torrance, and Guadalupe counties.
- Habitat includes calcareous areas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a perennial forb/herb.
- Requires a bright location with direct sunlight.
Additional Information
- The plant information suggests it is a native species in the U.S.
- Garden Guides and Dave's Garden are suggested as resources for growing tips and ideas.
- Found in Guadalupe Mountains National Park.