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Siskiyou milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus whitneyi var. siskiyouensis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus whitneyi var. siskiyouensis
Also known as Siskiyou milkvetch.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus whitneyi A. Gray var. siskiyouensis (Rydb.) Barneby
- Common Name: Siskiyou milkvetch
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Synonym: Astragalus whitneyi ssp. siskiyouensis (Rydb.) Abrams
Distribution and Habitat
- This variety of milkvetch is found in the Klamath Mountains, including Mount Eddy in California, and in Siskiyou County, California.
- It has also been observed in Jackson County, Oregon, specifically SE of Siskiyou.
- It is found in southern Oregon, including the Siskiyou National Forest.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Astragalus whitneyi var. siskiyouensis is a forb/herb.
- It is a perennial plant.
- It has white flowers.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- This plant grows near other plants such as: Eriogonum umbellatum (another plant) and Arabis aculeolata.
- It shares its habitat with animals like the Siskiyou Mountains Salamander.
- It is mentioned among lists of rare plants that coexist with species such as the Goose Creek milkvetch and Siskiyou mariposa lily.
Further Information
- CalPhotos: Provides images of Astragalus whitneyi var. siskiyouensis.
- Jepson Flora Project: Mentioned as a reference for information on this species.