Biology:Astragalus congdonii

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Short description: Species of legume

Congdon's milkvetch
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Apparently Secure (NatureServe)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Astragalus
Species:
A. congdonii
Binomial name
Astragalus congdonii
S.Wats.

Astragalus congdonii is a species of milkvetch known by the common name Congdon's milkvetch. It is a perennial herb that is endemic to central California.

Description

Astragalus congdonii is a hairy perennial herb growing to heights between 20 and 70 centimeters. The sparse leaves are up to 14 centimeters long and are made up of several pairs of oval-shaped leaflets. The large, open inflorescence bears up to 35 cream-colored flowers, each about 1 to 1.5 centimeters long. The fruit is a narrow legume pod up to 3.5 centimeters long which dries to a thick papery texture. Flowers bloom March to June.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Astragalus congdonii is endemic to the Sierra Nevada foothills of central California . Its habitats include canyon sides, open brushy banks, and serpentinized bedrocks.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "NatureServe Explorer - Astragalus congdonii". NatureServe. 2022-05-30. https://explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.145106. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=ASCO10. 

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q4811216 entry




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