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Rusby's milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus rusbyi
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Rusby's Milkvetch (Astragalus rusbyi)
Rusby's Milkvetch, scientifically known as Astragalus rusbyi Greene, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the genus Astragalus.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus rusbyi Greene
- Common Name: Rusby's Milkvetch
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Fabaceae (also referenced as FABACEAE)
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
- ITIS TSN: 25662
- Symbol: ASRU4
Distribution and Habitat
This species is endemic to basaltic soils northwest and west of Flagstaff, Arizona. It grows primarily in ponderosa pine forests and aspen groves in Northern Arizona.
Ecological Role
Astragalus rusbyi is a rare endemic of northern Arizona ponderosa pine forests, suggesting a specialized ecological role in that environment. Its presence is closely tied to this specific habitat.
Morphological Characteristics
Astragalus rusbyi is a perennial forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that lives for more than two years.
Cultivation
Rusby's Milkvetch can be grown in the garden year-round. Young plants may require protection from wind or cold during the winter.
Further Information
- Ecology of Rusby's Milkvetch - ERI Library - Northern Arizona (ERI and USFS Inventories)
- Encyclopedia of Life Family: Fabaceae
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- Catalogue of Life