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Suksdorf's milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus pulsiferae var. suksdorfii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: WA (Ames' milk-vetch)
Suksdorf's Milkvetch
Suksdorf's Milkvetch, also known as Suksdorf's Milk-vetch or Ames' Milkvetch, is a plant of interest, particularly regarding its conservation status.
Scientific Name and Nomenclature
- Accepted Scientific Name: Astragalus pulsiferae A. Gray var. suksdorfii (T.J. Howell) Barneby
- Common Names: Suksdorf's Milkvetch, Suksdorf's Milk-vetch, Ames' Milkvetch
Taxonomy
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
- Synonyms: The text mentions various forms of the scientific name, including Astragalus pulsiferae A. Gray var. suksdorfii (Howell) Barneby
Distribution and Habitat
- The text references the plant's presence in the Mt. Adams Community Forest in Washington state.
- It is also associated with forest, and pinyon and juniper woodland at elevations of 4,265–5,905 feet.
Ecological Role
- Suksdorf's Milkvetch is listed as a Federal Species of Concern and State Endangered.
Additional Information
- The text mentions its preference for a location with at least a few hours of direct sunlight.
Further Information
- The text alludes to information about the plant in the Encyclopedia of Life ("encyc") and mentions the United States Department of Agriculture.