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Fisher milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus piscator
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus piscator
Also known as Fisher Milkvetch or Fisher Towers Milkvetch, Astragalus piscator is a perennial wildflower belonging to the Pea Family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus piscator Barneby & S.L. Welsh
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned in the text.
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
Distribution and Habitat
- The text suggests this plant is found in Mesa County, Utah.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The text describes it as a forb/herb.
Ecological Role
- It is identified as a BLM (Bureau of Land Management) sensitive species in some areas.
Related Species
- The text mentions several other Astragalus species, including:
- Astragalus musiniensis (Ferron's Milkvetch)
- Astragalus plattensis (Platte Milkvetch)
- Astragalus accidens (Rogue River Milkvetch)
- Astragalus platytropis (Broadkeel Milkvetch)
- Astragalus linifolius (Grand Junction Milkvetch)
- Astragalus naturitensis (Naturita Milkvetch)
- Astragalus oreganus (Oregon Milkvetch)
- Astragalus osterhoutii (Kremmling Milkvetch)
- Astragalus palmeri (Palmer's Milkvetch)
- Astragalus panamintensis (Panamint Milkvetch)
- Astragalus rusbyi (Rusby's Milkvetch)
Further Information
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): TSN 192819
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus piscator.