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Shockley's milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus serenoi var. shockleyi
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Shockley's Milkvetch (Astragalus serenoi var. shockleyi)
Shockley's milkvetch, scientifically known as Astragalus serenoi var. shockleyi, is a perennial herb belonging to the Fabaceae (legume) family. It is also known as Naked Milkvetch (Astragalus serenoi).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus serenoi var. shockleyi (M.E. Jones) Barneby
- Common Name: Shockley's Milkvetch
- Synonyms: Astragalus serenoi shockleyi
- Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
- Species: Astragalus serenoi (Kuntze) E. Sheld.
Distribution and Habitat
- Shockley's milkvetch is native to Inyo and Mono counties in California.
- It is often found in alkali granitic alluvium in chenopod scrub and Great Basin scrub habitats.
- Specific locations mentioned include the Inyo Mountains and the Lnyo Mountains.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Shockley's milkvetch is classified as a forb/herb.
- It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Interesting Associations
- Shockley's milkvetch is sometimes seen with Astragalus geyeri var. triquetrus (sand milkvetch).
- It can also be found with Acamptopappus shockleyi (Shockley's goldenhead).
Further Information
- Additional information and images can be found at the USDA PLANTS database.
- The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center also may have information on this and other native plants.