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Astragalus sabulosus var. vehiculus
Scientific Name: Astragalus sabulosus var. vehiculus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus sabulosus var. vehiculus
Astragalus sabulosus var. vehiculus, also known as Stage Milkvetch and Cisco Milkvetch, is a rare plant belonging to the milkvetch family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus sabulosus var. vehiculus S.L. Welsh
- Common Names: Stage Milkvetch, Cisco Milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (also known as Leguminosae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Phylum: Anthophyta
- Class: Dicotyledoneae
- Order: Fabales
- Taxonomic Serial Number: 820969
Distribution and Habitat
- This variety is a Utah endemic, meaning it is found nowhere else in the world.
- It is considered a very rare species.
- Known from a single element occurrence.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is classified as a Forb/herb.
- Flowers are reported to be white.
Ecological Role
- Needs light protection from the wind or cold during the winter as a young plant.
Quirky Facts
- The provided text mentions that the Cisco milkvetch was observed at an elevation of 1,387 meters.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life: The text frequently mentions "Go to Encyclopedia of Life" for more information.
- NatureServe Network Species Occurrence Data
- The Plant List, ToL, and BHL are listed as sources of information.