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Pomona milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus pomonensis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus pomonensis: Pomona Milkvetch
Astragalus pomonensis, commonly known as Pomona Milkvetch or Pomona Locoweed, is a fascinating plant native to specific regions of North America.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is part of the Astragalus genus, and some species are known as "locoweed." The term "locoweed" is associated with toxicity in livestock in North America.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Astragalus pomonensis M.E. Jones
- Common Names: Pomona Milkvetch, Pomona Locoweed
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume Family)
- Plant Type: Perennial Herb/Forb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
Distribution and Habitat
- Astragalus pomonensis is native to Baja California and southern California.
- It is specifically found on dry slopes, including locations such as the Aliso Creek Wilderness Area in Aliso Viejo, CA.
- It is also found in the Pomona College Herbarium (POM).
Morphological Characteristics
- It is described as a forb/herb, indicating it is a non-woody plant.
- It is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
- It can be grown in the garden throughout the whole year.
Ecological Role
- The text mentions that it can be "very invasive in oak groves" (K13), which may suggest a potential ecological concern in certain habitats.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus pomonensis.
- CalPhotos provides images of Astragalus pomonensis.
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) provides taxonomic information with the TSN 25637.
- USDA Plants Database resources may offer more information on this species.