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Cutler's milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus preussii var. cutleri
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cutler's Milkvetch (Astragalus cutleri)
Cutler's milkvetch, also known as Copper Canyon milk-vetch, is a perennial forb/herb with the scientific name Astragalus cutleri.
Considerations for Pets and Children:
- The provided information indicates a "No" rating regarding safety for children, dogs, and cats.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus cutleri (Barneby) S.L. Welsh
- Synonyms: Astragalus preussii A. Gray var. cutleri Barneby, Astragalus humillimus
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea or Legume family)
- Genus: Astragalus L. (Milkvetch, Astragales, Locoweed)
Distribution and Habitat
- Cutler's milkvetch is specifically mentioned as being restricted to the Copper Canyon area in San Juan County, Utah.
- A significant portion (90%) of the known population resides on Navajo Nation lands.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is described as a perennial forb/herb, indicating a non-woody, flowering plant that lives for more than two years.
Ecology
- Deer are reported to routinely hedge back milkvetch, often consuming the entire inflorescence.
Additional Information
- The species was first described by Rupert Barneby as Astragalus preussii A. Gray var. cutleri Barneby in 1986.
- It is listed as a G2 species, indicating it is imperiled globally because of its rarity.
- The plant is cold-hardy and can tolerate windy climates, but young plants may need support.