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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.