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Ames' milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus pulsiferae
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus pulsiferae
Astragalus pulsiferae is a species of milkvetch also known by the common name Ames' milkvetch. It's a forb/herb, and a perennial plant.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus pulsiferae A. Gray
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume Family)
- Genus: Astragalus L.
- Common Names: Ames' milkvetch, Pulsifer's milk vetch. Other species in the genus are called milkvetch, goat's-thorn, or locoweed.
- Variety: Astragalus pulsiferae var. pulsiferae A. Gray - Ames' milkvetch, Astragalus pulsiferae var. suksdorfii - Ames' milk-vetch
Distribution and Habitat
- Astragalus pulsiferae is native to California and Nevada.
- It is also known, but rare, in Washington State, USA, where Astragalus pulsiferae var. suksdorfii is critically endangered and a Federal Species of Concern and a State Endangered species.
Ecological Role
- Some species of Astragalus are referred to as locoweed, particularly in North America.
Similar Plants
- Astragalus pulsiferae var. pulsiferae is similar to A. anxius prior to fruiting.
Other Species of Astragalus
- Astragalus purshii
- Astragalus peckii
- Astragalus filipes
- Astragalus tiehmii
- Astragalus yoder-williamsii
- Astragalus acutirostris
- Astragalus applegatei
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- Wikipedia