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Trinidad milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus puniceus var. puniceus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Trinidad Milkvetch (Astragalus puniceus)
Astragalus puniceus, commonly known as Trinidad Milkvetch, is a plant belonging to the milkvetch family. This page provides information about its classification, distribution, and other interesting facts.
Considerations for Pets
- Many species within the Astragalus genus are referred to as "locoweed," particularly in the western US.
Considerations for Children
- Many species within the Astragalus genus are referred to as "locoweed," particularly in the western US.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus puniceus Osterh.
- Common Name: Trinidad Milkvetch
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Fabaceae (also referred to as Leguminosae)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species, Variety (Astragalus puniceus var. puniceus, Astragalus puniceus var. gertrudis)
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: The text does not explicitly list any synonyms, but mentions varieties such as Astragalus puniceus var. gertrudis (Greene) Barneby.
Distribution and Habitat
- Astragalus puniceus var. puniceus is found in Oklahoma (OK) and New Mexico (NM).
- The text also mentions its possible presence in California and other locations, but this is less definitive.
- The Trinidad Milkvetch can withstand very harsh temperatures, even many degrees below zero.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The Trinidad Milkvetch develops in an erect manner, becoming tree-like as it matures.
- The lower part of the plant has a bare stem, while many ramifications develop towards the top.