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silky milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus sericoleucus

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Silky Milkvetch

This page provides information about the Silky Milkvetch, a plant known by several scientific and common names.

Scientific and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus sericoleucus A. Gray
  • Common Name: Silky Milkvetch
  • Synonym: Orophaca sericea (Torr. &amp A.Gray)Britton
  • Also referred to as Silky Milk-vetch (Oxytropis halleri), although this may refer to a different species.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Not specified in text.
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea or Legume family)
  • Genus: Astragalus L. (Milkvetch, Astragales, Locoweed)
  • Species: Astragalus sericoleucus A. Gray

Distribution and Habitat

Astragalus sericoleucus is found in various locations, including:

  • Colorado (Lory State Park)
  • Tygh Valley (Habitat information available)
  • Pyrenees (Potentially referring to Oxytropis halleri).

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Mat-forming legume.
  • The flowers of Astragalus sericoleucus are noted.
  • Leaves are silvery green due to the presence of silky hairs.
  • Calyx is silvery-flat-silky-hairy.

It bears harsh temperatures, potentially suitable for outdoor growing.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • It can be associated with other plants like Amorpha canescens, Dalea villosa and Glycyrrhiza lepidota.

Resources and Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • British Database of World Flora and Fauna
  • Discover Life
  • Dave's Garden
  • Tureng Dictionary