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bearded milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus villosus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Astragalus villosus - Bearded Milkvetch
Astragalus villosus, commonly known as Bearded Milkvetch, is a plant belonging to the Fabaceae (Legume) family. This annual forb/herb is found in various locations, including Tennessee and southward.
Considerations for Pets
- Part of the Fabaceae family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus villosus Michx.
- Common Name: Bearded Milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Phaca intonsa (E. Sheld.) Rydb. ex Small
Distribution and Habitat
- Found from Tennessee southward.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Forb/herb.
- Duration: Annual.
Watering Information
- Let's water these plants only when the substratum is clearly dry using 1-2 buckets of water during this period.
- Water rarely, about once every 4-5 weeks with 1-2 buckets of water, keeping the soil dry for a few days before.
- Let's water abundantly, moistening the soil deeply with 1-2 buckets of water, but let's act only when the substratum is dry.
Resources and Further Information
- Discover Life: Page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus villosus.