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Sevier milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus piutensis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Sevier Milkvetch (Astragalus piutensis)
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that some Astragalus species are known as locoweed, particularly in the western US, and can be harmful to livestock. While this refers to some species, and the text also mentions that other species are known not to be harmful to livestock, it is relevant to be aware of this fact and to monitor animals that might ingest this or any other milkvetch.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Astragalus piutensis Barneby & Mabberley
- Common Name: Sevier Milkvetch
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Fabaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Astragalus marianus (Rydb.) Barneby
Distribution and Habitat
- Astragalus piutensis is abundant on limestone.
- It is rather frequent and locally plentiful in the mountains and foothills.
- It is restricted to alpine areas in central Utah.
- Specifically found in Sanpete and Sevier counties, Utah.
- One collection was made in Sevier County, Utah, on sliding volcanic rocky slopes at 1920-2075 meters.
Additional Information
- Astragalus piutensis is also referred to as Sevier's Milkvetch.
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus piutensis.