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Jesup's milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus robbinsii var. jesupii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: NH (Jesups' milk-vetch), VT (Jesup's milk-vetch)
Jesup's Milk-Vetch (Astragalus robbinsii var. jesupii)
Jesup's milk-vetch is a rare and endangered plant found in a very limited area.
Considerations for Pets
- Belongs to the pea family (Fabaceae).
Considerations for Children
- Belongs to the pea family (Fabaceae).
Common Names
- Jesup's Milk-vetch
- Jesup's Milkvetch
- Robbins' Milkvetch
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus robbinsii var. jesupii
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Synonyms:
- Astragalus jesupii
- Astragalus robbinsii var. jesupi
- Atelophragma jesupii
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
Distribution and Habitat
- Found only in three locations along a 15-mile stretch of the Connecticut River in Vermont and New Hampshire.
- Prefers steep, rocky areas with silt-filled crevices.
Ecological Role
- Endangered species federally listed in the United States, as well as in New Hampshire and Vermont.
- Its habitat can be overgrown by invasive species, impacting its survival.
Quirky Facts
- In 1987, when it was listed under the Endangered Species Act, there were fewer than 1,100 plants at only 2 sites.
- It's one of the rarest plants in Vermont, with all known occurrences along the Connecticut River.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- US Fish and Wildlife Service