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polar milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus polaris
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus polaris - Polar Milkvetch
Astragalus polaris, commonly known as Polar Milkvetch, is a perennial herb belonging to the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family. This page provides information on its biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus polaris Benth.
- Common Name: Polar Milkvetch
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
- Synonym: Astragalus amblyodon Kearney ex Rydb.
Distribution and Habitat
- The description includes distribution, anatomical size, and habitat.
- Mentioned in the context of Alaskan legumes.
Morphological Characteristics
- Lifespan: Perennial
- Structure: Herb
Ecology
- Fertilization suggested when implanting or every 2-3 years, towards the end of winter or beginning of Autumn.
Further Information
- Identified by Reidar Elven on 2002-07-12. OccurrenceID: http://arctos.database.museum/guid/UAM:Herb:142441?seid=&
- Retrieved from https://species.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Astragalus_polaris&oldid=1217875