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Rattan's milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus rattanii var. rattanii

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Rattan's Milkvetch (Astragalus rattanii)

Rattan's milkvetch, scientifically known as Astragalus rattanii, is a species of milkvetch belonging to the genus Astragalus. It is also known by other common names.

Common Names

  • Rattan's Milkvetch
  • Milkvetch (general for most species in the Astragalus genus)
  • Locoweed (in North America - general for some species in the Astragalus genus)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus rattanii A. Gray
  • Genus: Astragalus L.
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Variety: Astragalus rattanii var. rattanii A. Gray

Distribution and Habitat

  • Astragalus rattanii is endemic to northern California.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Described as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • The plant develops like a tree, growing in height with a bare stem and a thick crown.

Additional Information

Astragalus rattanii is also referred to as Rattan's Milk Vetch and Rattans milkvetch.

Further Resources

  • Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus rattanii.
  • Encyclopedia of Life: Contains information about Astragalus (Milkvetch).
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System):
    • Astragalus rattanii var. rattanii Gray (TSN 192737)
    • Astragalus rattanii Gray (TSN 25652)