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Lahontan milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus porrectus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Lahontan Milkvetch (Astragalus porrectus)
Astragalus porrectus, commonly known as Lahontan Milkvetch, is a forb/herb belonging to the legume family (Fabaceae).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus porrectus S. Watson
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Astragalus porrectus S. Wats. (Related ITIS Name)
Distribution and Habitat
- Lahontan Milkvetch is associated with the Lahontan Trough, a north-south corridor in the western Great Basin.
- It can be found in desert foothills and Lahontan Basin habitats, including hillsides and slopes.
Morphological Characteristics
- Lahontan Milkvetch is described as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that isn't a grass.
- The Ash Meadows milk-vetch, a related species, is described as a low, matted perennial forming mounds.
Ecological Role
- The Lahontan milkvetch is listed on a Heritage Program WATCH LIST, indicating conservation concerns.
- It is also identified as a Taxon determined to be Vulnerable by the Nevada Natural Heritage Program (NNHP).
Additional Information
- The Encyclopedia of Life and Discover Life provide information on Astragalus porrectus, including its biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
- The species.wikimedia.org website contains additional information.