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Flint Mountain milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus siliceus

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Astragalus siliceus - Flint Mountain Milkvetch

Astragalus siliceus, commonly known as Flint Mountain Milkvetch, is a plant species that belongs to the Fabaceae (Legume) family. It is a perennial plant described as a subshrub or forb/herb.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus siliceus Barneby
  • Common Name: Flint Mountain Milkvetch
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Fabaceae (Legume Family)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Taxonomic Status: Accepted
  • Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned in the text.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The text refers to the Flint Mountains and New Mexico as locations where this species can be found.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is described as densely tufted and matted.
  • It is a perennial with an intricately branching subsurface.
  • It's classified as a subshrub or forb/herb.

Ecological Role

  • The text mentions its presence in Flint Hills native prairies and refers to threats such as fragmentation impacting these prairies.

Light Requirements

  • Needs at least a few hours of solar light each day.
  • Young plants might require light protection during winter.