Astragalus preussii
| Astragalus preussii | |
|---|---|
| |
Scientific classification 
| |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Astragalus |
| Species: | A. preussii
|
| Binomial name | |
| Astragalus preussii | |
Astragalus preussii (common name - Preuss’ milkvetch) is an
perennial plant in the legume family (Fabaceae) found in the Colorado Plateau and Canyonlands region of the southwestern United States.[2]
: 121
Description
Growth pattern
It is an annual or perennial plant from 4 to 15 inches (10 to 38 cm) tall, growing upright from a woody base.[2]: 121
Leaves and stems
It has
elliptic leaflets.[2]
: 121
Inflorescence and fruit
It blooms from March to June.calyx around a tubular set of white to pink to purple petals, 3⁄4 inch (1.9 cm) long.[2]: 121
When dried, 3⁄4 inch (1.9 cm) seed pods are papery or leathery, elliptical, and are either smooth or covered with soft hairs.[2]: 121
Habitat and range
It only grows in soils containing Selenium.[2]: 121
Ecological and human interactions
It is named after Charles Preuss.[2]: 121
References
- ^ NatureServe (2024). "Astragalus preussii". Arlington, Virginia. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-7627-7013-7