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Loa milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus welshii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Loa Milkvetch (Astragalus welshii)
Astragalus welshii, commonly known as Loa Milkvetch, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the family Fabaceae.
Considerations for Pets
- As a member of the milkvetch family, it's prudent to research milkvetches in general regarding potential concerns for pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus welshii R.C. Barneby
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: The text mentions other Astragalus species, such as Astragalus limnocharis var. limnocharis and Astragalus loanus, which may have been confused with or related to Astragalus welshii in the past.
Distribution and Habitat
- The Loa Milkvetch is found in the United States.
- It's mentioned as being connected to populations in northern Utah.
Morphological Characteristics
- Astragalus welshii is a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Additional Information
- The Loa Milkvetch was collected as early as a century ago but not formally named until the 1940s.
- The plant prefers full sun exposure.
- It is cold-hardy and can be grown in the garden year-round.
Further Resources
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus welshii.
- Species.wikimedia.org offers additional information.
- World Plants database includes details about Astragalus welshii.