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railhead milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus terminalis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Railhead Milkvetch (Astragalus terminalis)
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a perennial herb.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is a perennial herb.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus terminalis S. Watson
- Common Name: Railhead Milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea or Legume family)
- Genus: Astragalus L. (Milkvetch, Astragales, Locoweed)
- Synonyms:
- Tium terminale (S. Watson) Rydb.
- Astragalus reventoides M.E.Jones (synonym)
- Astragalus terminalis var. reventoides (M. E. Jones)
- Symbol: ASTE9
Distribution and Habitat
Railhead Milkvetch is found in the United States, including the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, and Louisiana. It is often found in sagebrush steppe and sparsely vegetated grasslands.
Morphological Characteristics
- Railhead Milkvetch is a tufted, taprooted perennial herb.
- It has several erect stems that reach 5-30 cm in height.
- The pinnately compound leaves are 5-20 cm long.
- It develops a bare stem, creating a thick crown, and has a growth habit described as being like a tree.
Ecological Role
Railhead Milkvetch is associated with sagebrush steppe and grasslands.
Further Information
- IUCN Red List: www.iucnredlist.org
- ITIS Database: Astragalus terminalis S. Wats. (TSN 25700)
- Discover Life: Page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Railhead Milkvetch