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tufted milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus spatulatus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus spatulatus: Tufted Milkvetch
Astragalus spatulatus, commonly known as tufted milkvetch, is a perennial plant belonging to the legume family. This page provides information about its taxonomy, distribution, and other relevant characteristics.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus spatulatus Sheldon
- Common Name: Tufted Milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family or Leguminosae)
- Genus: Astragalus (Milkvetch)
- Synonyms: Astragalus triphyllus Pursh, Orophaca caespitosa
- Other Common Names: Draba Milkvetch, Yellow Tufted Milkvetch, Cushion Milkvetch, Plains Milkvetch, Mancos Milkvetch
Distribution and Habitat
- Mentioned in relation to "Dirt Farm" locations.
- Vulnerable in Saskatchewan due to its uncommon presence, but appears secure elsewhere with numerous localities.
Morphological Characteristics
- Low-growing perennial, often tufted in appearance.
- Grows loosely tufted or lying flat, typically short-stemmed.
- Features a taproot and branching caudex.
- Forms clumps up to 3 dm across with stems up to 1 dm.
- Stems can range from prostrate to ascending, reaching 10-40 cm long.
- May be short-stemmed or slightly stemmed.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Has a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus spatulatus.
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database: Provides information and images, including those from Britton, N.L., and A. Brown's 1913 illustrated flora.
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Focused on protecting and preserving North America's native plants.
- Dave's Garden: A community sharing tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.