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bastard milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus tegetarioides
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus tegetarioides - Bastard Milkvetch
Astragalus tegetarioides, commonly known as Bastard Milkvetch, is a perennial subshrub forb/herb belonging to the genus Astragalus.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus tegetarioides M.E. Jones
- Common Names: Bastard Milkvetch, Blue Mountain Milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms/Varieties: Astragalus tegetarioides var. anxius (Meinke & Kaye) S.L. Welsh - Troubled Milkvetch, Ash
Distribution and Habitat
Information indicates this plant is native to Fabaceae. Discover Life provides resources about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus tegetarioides.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Lifespan: Perennial
- Structure: Shrub, Subshrub, Forb/Herb
- Growth Habit: Subshrub Forb
Resources and Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life: Provides information on Astragalus tegetarioides.
- Discover Life: Offers details about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus tegetarioides.
- Garden Guides: Contains information about the Bastard Milkvetch (Tegetarioides) and gardening.
- Dave's Garden: A community forum for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna: Provides taxonomic information on Astragalus tegetarioides within the Fabaceae family.