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Wetherill's milkvetch

Scientific Name: Astragalus wetherillii

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Astragalus wetherillii - Wetherill's Milkvetch

Astragalus wetherillii, commonly known as Wetherill's milkvetch, is a flowering plant belonging to the legume family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus wetherillii Jones
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Phaca wetherillii (M.E. Jones) Rydb.
  • Common Names: Wetherill's milkvetch, Wetherill milk-vetch

Distribution and Habitat

  • Astragalus wetherillii is a local endemic found in Colorado, west of the Continental Divide, and also in Utah.

Morphology and Growth Habit

  • It is classified as a forb/herb, which means it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.

Ecological Role

  • The plant is rare and found in specific areas, such as the Rifle Arch area, where it coexists with elk, red-tailed hawks, and golden eagles.

Further Information

  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): TSN 25724
  • UCSU (Colorado State University) collections
  • Discover Life database