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drooping milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus reflexus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Astragalus reflexus: Drooping Milkvetch
Astragalus reflexus, commonly known as Drooping Milkvetch or Texas Milkvetch, is an annual herb belonging to the genus Astragalus.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus reflexus Torr. & A. Gray
- Common Names: Drooping Milkvetch, Texas Milkvetch
- Kingdom: [Not specified in text]
- Family: Fabaceae
- Genus: Astragalus L.
- Species: Astragalus reflexus
- Synonyms: [Not specified in text]
Distribution and Habitat
- Astragalus reflexus is found in North America, specifically Texas (TX).
Morphological Characteristics
- Lifespan: Annual
- Structure: Herb
- Fruits: Produces hairless, drooping pods that are 2-4 cm long and 4-5 mm broad. The pods are broadly heart-shaped in section and have a stalk-like support about equal to the calyx.
- Growth Habit: Forb
Considerations for Pets
- The plant produces pods.
Considerations for Children
- The plant produces pods.
Other Astragalus Species
- Astragalus canadensis L. var. canadensis (Canadian Milkvetch)
- Astragalus ceramicus
- Astragalus praelongus Sheldon (Stinking Milkvetch)
- Astragalus reinii
- Astragalus remotus (Spring Mountain Milkvetch)
- Astragalus reventiformis (Yakima Milkvetch)
- Astragalus humistratus (Ground-cover Milkvetch)
- Astragalus missiensis (Missi Milkvetch)
- Astragalus neglectus (Cooper's Milkvetch)
- Astragalus pattersonii Gray (Patterson's Milkvetch)
- Astragalus pycnostachyus Gray (Marsh Milkvetch)
- Astragalus sinicus L. (Chinese Milkvetch)
- Astragalus spatulatus (Draba Milk-vetch)
- Astragalus debequaeus (Debeque Milk-vetch)
Cultivation
- Drooping Milkvetch prefers dry conditions. Avoid excessive watering and allow the soil to dry out between waterings, typically every 4-5 weeks.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus reflexus.
- Dave's Garden: A community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
- USDA Plants Database: Contains information imported from the USDA regarding Astragalus reflexus.