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looseflower milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus tenellus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus tenellus: The Delicate Looseflower Milkvetch
Astragalus tenellus, commonly known as looseflower milkvetch, is a fascinating member of the plant kingdom. This page will delve into its taxonomy, distribution, and other interesting aspects.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus tenellus Pursh
- Common Names: looseflower milkvetch, pulse milk vetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Astragalus terminalis, railhead milkvetch
- Astragalus vexilliflexus, bent-flowered milkvetch
- Caragana arborescens
- Other Accepted Names: pulse milkvetch, pulse milk vetch, looseflower milk-vetch, looseflower milk vetch, loose-flowered milkvetch, loose-flowered milk vetch, loose flowered milk vetch
Distribution and Habitat
Astragalus tenellus has been identified in locations such as the 108 Mile Ranch and near Lake 2. Pursh referenced a Lewis collection of it growing along "the banks of the Missi" River.
Morphological Characteristics
- Astragalus tenellus has white flowers arranged in loose racemes.
- Its leaflets are narrow and spread.
Quirky Facts
- Other plants that share the common name "Milkvetch" can have pink or blue/purple flowers. Astragalus tenellus, however, produces white flowers.
Further Information
For more information, refer to the USDA PLANTS database, Discover Life, and Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An illustrated flora.