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Zion milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus zionis var. vigulus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Astragalus zionis: Zion Milkvetch
Astragalus zionis, commonly known as Zion milkvetch, is a species of legume that adds to the floral diversity of its native range.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus zionis M.E. Jones
- Common Name: Zion milkvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea or Legume family)
- Genus: Astragalus L.
- Varieties:
- Astragalus zionis var. zionis M.E. Jones
- Astragalus zionis var. vigulus S.L. Welsh
Distribution and Habitat
- Primarily found in Zion National Park, Utah, USA.
- Specifically mentioned locations include Zion Canyon.
- It also occurs in Washington County, Utah.
Morphological Characteristics
- A low, spreading plant.
- Features compound leaves.
- Leaflets are arranged in many pairs, opposite each other.
- Leaflets have a silvery and hairy appearance.
Ecological Role
- One of the earliest flowers to bloom in Zion Canyon.
- Its presence contributes to the diversity of plant life in Zion National Park.
Interactions with other Organisms
- It is listed with other flora in Zion National Park such as sagebrush, roundleaf buffaloberry, yucca, prickly pear, junipers, and poisonweed.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astragalus zionis.
- Information is also available through the Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) via Barry Breckling.
- Further details may be found at the Zion National Park and Bureau of Land Management, St. George Field Office.