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Rocky Mountain milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus scopulorum
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus scopulorum: Rocky Mountain Milkvetch
Astragalus scopulorum, commonly known as Rocky Mountain Milkvetch, is a forb/herb belonging to the pea family, Fabaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus scopulorum Porter
- Common Name: Rocky Mountain Milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
Distribution and Habitat
This plant is native to the Rocky Mountain region, including Colorado and New Mexico in the Southern Rocky Mountains.
It thrives in a variety of habitats, including:
- Sagebrush valleys
- Barren shale
- Granitic soils that are shallow, rocky, and coarse sands
- Dry rocky slopes
- Grasslands
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Astragalus scopulorum is a non-woody forb/herb.
- It is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Ecological Role
The DeBeque Milkvetch, a close relative and likely a variety of Astragalus scopulorum, is considered one of Colorado's most endangered native wildflowers, facing threats from noxious weeds, roads, and recreation.
Additional Information
- The plant can be grown in gardens and doesn't fear cold temperatures.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- Rocky Mountain Herbarium, University of [Location Missing]