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Woodruff's milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus woodruffii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Woodruff's Milkvetch (Astragalus woodruffii)
Astragalus woodruffii, commonly known as Woodruff's milkvetch, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the milkvetch genus.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus woodruffii M.E. Jones
- Common Name: Woodruff's milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Homalobus woodruffii (M.E. Jones) Rydb.
Distribution and Habitat
The genus Astragalus is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Information indicates the plant can be found in areas such as Woodruff Mountain in the Umpqua River Wildlife Area.
Additional Resources
- Astragalus woodruffii on WikiSpecies
- Discover Life offers information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus woodruffii.
- Endangered Species Plants Page for Region 6 Ecological Services program.
- PLANT PROFILE.
- Plant database for Woodruff's milkvetch Natives Fabaceae.