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Williams' milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus williamsii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus williamsii
Also known as Williams' milkvetch, Astragalus williamsii is a perennial herb belonging to the Fabaceae (Pea) family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus williamsii Rydb.
- Common Name: Williams' milkvetch
- Kingdom: Not specified in text
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea)
- Genus: Astragalus
- Species: williamsii
- Group: Dicot
- Synonyms: Not specified in text
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that some milkvetches contain selenium and nitro compounds, which have demonstrated toxic effects in livestock, including sheep and chicks.
- The text mentions studies performed using a dosage of 2g of plant ingested in week-old chicks.
Distribution and Habitat
Astragalus williamsii thrives in turfy creek banks, around aspens, in open woodlands, and on sandy or gravelly river areas. The genus is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Astragalus williamsii is a perennial herb.
- It typically grows to a height of 1.5-3.5 feet (0.5-1.1 metres).
- It spreads to about 0.75-1.5 feet (0.2-0.5 metres).
- It thrives in Hardiness Zones 3-8.
Ecological Role
- The text mentions that this plant is considered sensitive in some areas.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- This plant mainly interacts with bumblebees for pollination.
- Studies mention its interaction with Rhizobium for nitrogen fixation.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus williamsii.
- TERMIUM, the terminological and linguistic database of the Government of Canada, may contain relevant information.