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Tidestrom's milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus tidestromii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Tidestrom's Milkvetch (Astragalus tidestromii)
Astragalus tidestromii, commonly known as Tidestrom's milkvetch, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the Fabaceae (Pea) family.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- This plant belongs to the milkvetch family (Fabaceae).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus tidestromii (Rydb.) Clokey
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Xylophacos tidestromii Rydb.
Distribution and Habitat
- Tidestrom's milkvetch is native to the Mojave Desert of California and Nevada.
- It grows on calcareous substrates in these regions.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is classified as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is a perennial plant, living for more than two years.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus tidestromii.
- CalPhotos has photos of Astragalus tidestromii.
- Additional information can be found at https://species.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Astragalus_tidestromii&oldid=1629894