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naked milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus serenoi var. serenoi

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Astragalus serenoi: Naked Milkvetch

Astragalus serenoi, commonly known as naked milkvetch, is a plant with several varieties and related species. The information below compiles details regarding its taxonomy, distribution, and general characteristics based on the provided text.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus serenoi (Kuntze) E. Sheldon
  • Variety: Astragalus serenoi var. shockleyi (M.E. Jones) Barneby
  • Variety: Astragalus serenoi var. serenoi (Kuntze) E. Sheld.
  • Variety: Astragalus serenoi var. sordescens Barneby
  • Family: Leguminosae (mentioned in connection to a related species, Astragalus propinquus)
  • Common Names: Naked Milkvetch, Humboldt Milk-Vetch, Shockley's Milkvetch

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in Nelson County, Virginia ("Naked Mountain").
  • Information available on Discover Life regarding its biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Develops in an erect manner and may become tree-like over time.
  • Fertilization is important; roots can spread more than ten meters.
  • Flower stems of related species (Oxytropis) are described as naked.

Related Species and Mentions

  • Other Astragalus species mentioned include:
    • Astragalus propinquus (Milkvetch)
    • Astragalus shevockii (Shevock's milk-vetch)
    • Astragalus subvestitus (Kern County milk-vetch)
    • Astragalus tener var. tener (alkali milk-vetch)
    • Astragalus preussii (Preuss' Milkvetch)
    • Astragalus acutirostris (sharpkeel milkvetch)
    • Astragalus applegatei (Applegate's milk-vetch)
    • Astragalus canadensis (Canadian milkvetch)
    • Astragalus tephrodes (ashen milkvetch) - noted for erect, naked flower stems.
    • Astragalus cusickii var. packardiae (Packard's milkvetch)
    • Astragalus riparius (Woodyroot Milkvetch)
    • Astragalus ripleyi (Ripley's Milkvetch)
    • Astragalus chamaeleuce (cicada milkvetch)
    • Astragalus alpinus (Alpine Milk Vetch)

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS database includes information and images of Astragalus serenoi var. sordescens.
  • Garden Guides provides general information on milkvetch plants.
  • Discover Life offers resources on the biology and ecology of Astragalus serenoi.