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Bald Mountain milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus umbraticus

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Astragalus umbraticus: Bald Mountain Milkvetch

Astragalus umbraticus, commonly known as Bald Mountain Milkvetch, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the genus Astragalus.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus umbraticus Sheldon
  • Common Name: Bald Mountain Milkvetch
  • Genus: Astragalus L.
  • Family: Not explicitly mentioned, but implied to be Fabaceae (Pea family) given the genus *Astragalus*.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to western Oregon and northwestern California.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Ascending perennial with spreading branches.
  • More or less hairless (glabrous).
  • Leaves are 2-5 inches long and divided into 11-23 leaflets.

Further Information

  • Discover Life: Offers a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus umbraticus.
  • Encyclopedia of Life: Provides articles about Astragalus umbraticus.