Biology:Astragalus pseudiodanthus
| Astragalus pseudiodanthus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Astragalus |
| Species: | A. pseudiodanthus
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| Binomial name | |
| Astragalus pseudiodanthus Barneby
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Astragalus pseudiodanthus is a species of milkvetch known by the common name Tonopah milkvetch. It is native to the Great Basin deserts of Nevada and eastern California , such as the Tonopah area, where it grows in sandy habitat.
This plant is named for the very similar Astragalus iodanthus, of which it is sometimes treated as a variety.
Description
This is a small mat-forming perennial herb extending several stems from a stem base which lies beneath the surface of the sand. The leaves are up to 5 centimeters long and are made up of small crowded leaflets. The inflorescence is a cluster of reddish purple flowers.
The fruit is a legume pod up to about 2.5 centimeters long. It is fleshy when new and dries to a leathery texture.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q4811285 entry
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