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San Rafael milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus rafaelensis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
San Rafael Milkvetch (Astragalus rafaelensis)
Also known as San Rafael milkvetch, Astragalus rafaelensis is a perennial plant belonging to the Fabaceae (Pea) family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus rafaelensis M.E. Jones
- Common Name: San Rafael Milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Rank: Species
- Symbol: ASRA3
- Taxonomic Serial No. (TSN): 25651
Distribution and Habitat
- The San Rafael milkvetch is found in the San Rafael Swell and Desert region of Utah, USA.
- It grows in desert wildflower habitats.
Ecology
- It is listed as a Tier 2 species.
General Information
- The San Rafael milkvetch is a perennial plant.
- It requires infrequent watering, approximately every 4-5 weeks when grown in a garden setting.
Further Information
- BISON Web Link: http://bison.usgs.ornl.gov/api/scientificName/Astragalus%20rafaelensis
- ITIS Web Link
- Discover Life page about Astragalus rafaelensis.
- Garden Guides offers information on gardening with San Rafael Milkvetch.