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Little Kern milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus shevockii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus shevockii: Little Kern Milkvetch
Astragalus shevockii is a rare species of milkvetch, a type of plant in the genus Astragalus.
Common Names
- Little Kern Milkvetch
- Shevock's Milkvetch
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus shevockii Barneby
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Family: Fabaceae (mentioned indirectly through "Natives Fabaceae" and other Astragalus descriptions.)
- Nomenclatural Reference: Brittonia 29(4): 376 (-378), fig. 1. 1977.
- Symbol: ASSH5
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to Tulare County, California.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Classified as a forb/herb.
- A perennial plant.
- Can be grown in the garden year-round and can tolerate cold weather. Young plants may need light protection from the wind during the winter.
Considerations for Pets
- Many species of Astragalus are commonly known as "locoweed," particularly in North America. This name implies a potential impact on livestock and other animals if ingested, although this text does not make statements about toxicity or safety related to this specific species.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus shevockii.
- Plant database for Little Kern milkvetch Natives Fabaceae