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Preuss' milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus preussii var. preussii

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Astragalus preussii

Also known as Preuss's Milkvetch.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant belongs to the milkvetch family and some milkvetches are known to accumulate selenium.
  • The text mentions that some milkvetches have a "fetid, ill-smelling scent."

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus preussii A. Gray
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms/Varieties:
    • Astragalus preussii var. preussii
    • Astragalus preussii var. latus M.E. Jones - Green River stinking milkvetch
    • Astragalus preussii var. laxiflorus - Lancaster Milkvetch

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found primarily in the west and southwest USA.
  • Specific locations mentioned include:
    • North Arizona
    • Northwest New Mexico
    • Colorado Plateau
    • Nevada
    • Utah
    • Colorado
    • Arizona
    • New Mexico
    • Texas
    • California

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is an annual or perennial herb.
  • Described as a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • The plant develops in an erect manner.
  • Mature size: Height and Width approximately 24 inches.

Ecological Role

  • The conservation status of Preuss' Milkvetch is listed in Section 5.2 (possibly of a referenced external document).

Other Information

  • Prefers a bright place with direct sunlight.
  • May need light protection from wind or cold when young.

Related Species

  • Astragalus chamaeleuce, Cicada milkvetch
  • Astragalus coltonii, Moab Smallflowered milkvetch
  • Astragalus beathii, Beath milkvetch

Further Information

  • Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus preussii.
  • CalPhotos provides images of Astragalus preussii.
  • Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 (CC BY-NC 3.0) license applies to some images.