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bentflower milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus vexilliflexus var. vexilliflexus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus vexilliflexus - Bentflower Milkvetch
Astragalus vexilliflexus, commonly known as Bentflower Milkvetch, is a plant species belonging to the Astragalus genus.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus vexilliflexus Sheldon
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
- Synonyms:
- Astragalus vexilliflexus Sheldon var. vexilliflexus
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted species
Common Names
- Bentflower Milkvetch
- Bent-flower Milkvetch
- Bent-flowered Milkvetch
- Few-flowered Milkvetch
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant has been observed in Idaho.
- The genus Astragalus is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The bentflower milkvetch develops a bare stem and forms a thick crown, growing in height.
- The plant develops in a tree-like fashion.
- Growth habit: Herb (Forb)
Conservation Status
- State Rank (Idaho): S2
Further Information
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus vexilliflexus.
- Garden Guides provides information on plants commonly known as Milkvetch, including Bentflower Milkvetch.