Astragalus distortus

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Astragalus distortus
Astragalus distortus (Ozark milkvetch).jpg
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Astragalus
Species:
A. distortus
Binomial name
Astragalus distortus

Astragalus distortus is a species of flowering plant in the legume family known by the common name Ozark milkvetch. [2] It is found in the central United States. Missouri has a wide distribution of this plant, but is uncommon or absent in the northwestern and southeastern sections of the state. The species is subdivided into two varieties, neither of which is particularly common. There is no vine on the plant in Missouri, and it has small, purple inflorescences (though they are sometimes white). Identifying characteristics include its small size, non-vining habit, and its inflorescences. [3] It is a perennial herb. [4] Its habitats include prairies and savannas. [5]

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References

  1. "Astragalus distortus". NatureServe Explorer. NatureServe. Retrieved 2018-09-23.
  2. USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Astragalus distortus". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
  3. "Astragalus distortus page".
  4. "Astragalus distortus Torr. & A.Gray | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  5. "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2022-04-14.