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Aztec milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus proximus

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Aztec Milkvetch (Astragalus proximus)

Astragalus proximus, commonly known as Aztec milkvetch, is a flowering plant belonging to the legume family. It is also referred to as milk-vetch.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus proximus (Rydb.) Wooton & Standl.
  • Family: Legume (Fabaceae)
  • Genus: Astragalus L.
  • Common Name: Aztec milkvetch
  • Synonyms: Based on the document, Astragalus anisus M.E. Jones (Gunnison milkvetch) is listed alongside it as having a Technical Conservation Assessment.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Astragalus proximus is a local endemic.
  • Its global distribution is limited to the San Juan Basin in southwestern Colorado.
  • It has been found near Aztec, New Mexico.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Astragalus proximus is a forb/herb, which means it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.

Conservation Status

  • Listed as endangered.
  • Global Conservation Status: G4.
  • State Conservation Status: S2.

Additional Information

  • The USDA PLANTS database contains information on Astragalus proximus.