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Pine Valley milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus straturensis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Pine Valley Milkvetch (Astragalus straturensis)
Pine Valley Milkvetch, scientifically known as Astragalus straturensis, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the legume family. It is also known as Astragalus convallarius var. finitimus.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus straturensis M.E. Jones
- Common Name: Pine Valley Milkvetch
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Astragalus convallarius E. Greene var. finitimus Barneby
Distribution and Habitat
- Pine Valley Milkvetch is found in Pine Valley, a 50-mile (80 km) long valley located in southwest Utah, United States, primarily in Beaver and Millard Counties.
- It is also found near Tygh Valley, along the White River, in open pine woods.
- Habitats include subalpine forests, foothill woodlands, yellow pine forests, valley grasslands, and creosote bush scrub.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Pine Valley Milkvetch is a perennial plant with a forb/herb growth habit.
- The plant features upper stems, leaves, and inflorescence.
Quirky Facts
- The plant's name is associated with Pine Valley, a geographical location that also lends its name to other species, such as the Pine Valley Penstemon and Pine Valley Shoulderband.