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Rattan's milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus rattanii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Rattan's Milkvetch (Astragalus rattanii)
Considerations for Pets
- Many species of Astragalus are known as "locoweed," suggesting a potential impact on livestock or other animals. This warrants further investigation before allowing pets to interact with this plant.
Common Names and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Astragalus rattanii A. Gray
- Common Names: Rattan's Milkvetch, Milk Vetch (for many species in the genus), Locoweed (in North America, for some species).
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Genus: Astragalus L.
- Variety: Astragalus rattanii var. rattanii A. Gray
Distribution and Habitat
- Astragalus rattanii is endemic to northern California.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is described as a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- The Rattan's milkvetch develops like a tree, growing in height and developing a bare stem, creating a thick crown.
Related Species
- Other Astragalus species mentioned include:
- Astragalus pycnostachyus (Marsh Milkvetch)
- Astragalus acutirostris (Sharpkeel Milkvetch)
- Astragalus agnicidus (Humboldt Milkvetch)
- Astragalus alpinus (Alpine Milkvetch, Mountain Locoweed)
- Astragalus amphioxys
- Astragalus applegatei (Applegate's Milk-vetch)
- Astragalus chamaeleuce (Cicada Milkvetch)
- Astragalus praelongus (Stinking Milkvetch)
- Also mentioned is Jepson's milkvetch (Astragalus rattanii var. jepsonianus).
Further Information
- Discover Life has a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus rattanii.
- Encyclopedia of Life includes information about the genus Astragalus.
- Taxonomic information is available from the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).