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naked milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus serenoi var. sordescens
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus serenoi: Naked Milkvetch
Astragalus serenoi, commonly known as Naked Milkvetch or Humboldt Milk-Vetch, is a plant belonging to the genus Astragalus, which itself is commonly referred to as milkvetch.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus serenoi (Kuntze) E. Sheldon
- Family: Leguminosae (also referenced as Fabaceae)
- Varieties:
- Astragalus serenoi var. serenoi (Kuntze) E. Sheld.
- Astragalus serenoi var. shockleyi (M.E. Jones) Barneby (Shockley's Milkvetch)
- Astragalus serenoi var. sordescens Barneby
- Synonyms: The provided text does not explicitly list synonyms but implies that other Astragalus species are also known as milkvetches.
Common Names
- Naked Milkvetch
- Humboldt Milk-Vetch
- Shockley's Milkvetch (for Astragalus serenoi var. shockleyi)
Distribution and Habitat
- The text references the plant's occurrence in Nelson County, Virginia ("Naked Mountain").
- Mentions a list of rare plants found in one Washington county.
Morphological Characteristics
- The Naked Milkvetch is described as developing in an erect manner and becoming tree-like as it ages.
- Flower stems are described as erect and naked, rising above the leaves.
- Variety *Astragalus serenoi var. shockleyi* is described as having nearly naked, thick, pulpy pods that become somewhat woody with age.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database: A large collection of Astragalus serenoi var. sordescens (naked milkvetch) information.
- Discover Life: Contains a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus serenoi.
- Garden Guides: Provides general information about plants commonly known as Milkvetch.