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Ward's milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus wardii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus wardii - Ward's Milkvetch
Astragalus wardii, commonly known as Ward's Milkvetch, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the plant family Fabaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus wardii A. Gray
- Common Name: Ward's Milkvetch
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
- Synonym: Phaca wardii (A. Gray) Rydb.
- Accepted Taxonomic Status: Accepted Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Ward's Milkvetch is found in the USA, specifically in Utah.
- It is also mentioned as being "Not In Idaho."
- The plant can be found in montane to subalpine habitats and is found in the Kinki Region, Japan.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Ward's Milkvetch is a perennial plant with a growth habit described as a forb/herb.
Further Information
- ITIS Name: Astragalus wardii Gray (TSN 25721)
- Discover Life offers resources on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus wardii.