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Kern County milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus subvestitus

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Kern County Milkvetch (Astragalus subvestitus)

Astragalus subvestitus, commonly known as Kern County Milkvetch, is a perennial herb belonging to the milkvetch family. This page provides information about its identification, distribution, and other interesting facts.

Common Names

  • Kern County Milkvetch
  • Milkvetch (general for many Astragalus species)
  • Locoweed (in North America, for some species)
  • Rattleweed

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus subvestitus (Jeps.) Barneby
  • Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
  • Type: Dicot, Forb/herb
  • Synonym Symbol: ASSU8

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to: Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains, Kern County, California.
  • Also found in: Butte, Contra Costa, Glenn, Kern, Merced, Napa, Yolo, Placer, Solano, Solidad and Monterey Counties.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Habit: Perennial herb.
  • Stems: 1-3 inches (1-8 cm)
  • Habitat: Gravelly, sandy soils.

Quirky Facts

  • The seeds of Astragalus subvestitus make a rattling noise when dried.

Additional Information

  • Learn more about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Astragalus subvestitus on Discover Life: Discover Life
  • Species 2000 database: Species 2000
  • Garden Guides: Learn all about the Kern County Milkvetch (Subvestitus) and gardening: Garden Guides
  • CalPhotos: CalPhotos