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Tennessee milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus tennesseensis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: IL (Tennessee milk-vetch), IN (Tennessee milk-vetc
Tennessee Milkvetch (Astragalus tennesseensis)
Astragalus tennesseensis, commonly known as Tennessee milkvetch, is a flowering plant species belonging to the legume family (Fabaceae).
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that milkvetch species are sometimes called "locoweed" in North America. This is a general term associated with certain plants known to cause neurological issues in livestock if consumed in large quantities, but more information about the specific effects of Astragalus tennesseensis is needed.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Astragalus tennesseensis A. Gray ex Chapm.
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
- Synonyms: While not explicitly stated, the text refers to "Astragalus tennesseensis Gray ex Chapman" which can be considered an alternative formulation of the scientific name.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the United States.
- Specifically found in Tennessee, often in cedar glades and limestone areas.
- Also found in Illinois and Alabama.
Morphological Characteristics
- A forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Perennial, with a height of 4-6 inches.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Bees (long-tongued) are observed to suck nectar from the flowers.
Related Species
- Other Astragalus species mentioned include:
- Astragalus bibullatus
- Astragalus canadensis (Canada milkvetch, Canadian milkvetch)
- Astragalus villosus (Bearded Milkvetch)
- Astragalus tiehmii
- Astragalus tegetarioides (Bastard Milkvetch)
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database.
- Discover Life.
- Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
- Dave's Garden.
- Wikimedia Commons.