Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
170712

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
ildis

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts7: 398 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170041

Common Names

  • Palmer's Milkvetch
  • Palmer Milkvetch
  • Palmer's Milk-Vetch

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Synonyms

  • Phaca vaseyi (S.Watson) Rydb. [valid]
  • Astragalus vaseyi S.Watson [valid]
  • Tragacantha palmeri (A.Gray) Kuntze [valid]
  • Astragalus metanus M.E.Jones [valid]
  • Astragalus palmeri johnstonii (Munz & McBride) Barneby [valid]
  • Astragalus vaseyi johnstonii Munz & McBride [valid]
  • Astragalus vaseyi metanus (M.E.Jones) Munz & McBurney [valid]
  • Phaca metana (M.E.Jones) Rydb. [valid]
  • Phaca palmeri (A.Gray) Rydb. [valid]
  • Astragalus palmeri palmeri [unknown]

Description

Astragalus palmeri (also called Palmer's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands. It has small, yellowish-green flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus palmeri is used as an ornamental plant, for fuelwood, and for timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus palmeri is a small, yellow-green pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus palmeri is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It is a hardy plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained, sunny location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into sections with a sharp knife and replanted in a well-drained, sunny location.

Where to Find Astragalus palmeri

Astragalus palmeri can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.

Astragalus palmeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus palmeri?

Astragalus palmeri

What is the common name of Astragalus palmeri?

Palmer's Milkvetch

What is the habitat of Astragalus palmeri?

Dry, rocky slopes and flats in the Great Basin Desert

Species in the Astragalus genus

Astragalus rumelicus, Astragalus nevadensis, Astragalus tymphresteus, Astragalus alpinus, Astragalus penduliflorus, Astragalus anni-novi, Astragalus austroargentinus, Astragalus beatleyae, Astragalus iselyi, Astragalus moranii, Astragalus neoburkartianus, Astragalus neuquenensis, Astragalus oxyphysopsis, Astragalus phoenix, Astragalus sanctorum, Astragalus schinetorum, Astragalus amnis-amissi, Astragalus ampullarius, Astragalus andersonii, Astragalus anemophilus, Astragalus anisus, Astragalus applegatii, Astragalus aquilonius, Astragalus arequipensis, Astragalus argentinus, Astragalus argophyllus, Astragalus aridus, Astragalus arizonicus, Astragalus arrectus, Astragalus arthurii, Astragalus asclepiadoides, Astragalus asplundii, Astragalus asymmetricus, Astragalus atratus, Astragalus austiniae, Astragalus beathii, Astragalus beckwithii, Astragalus bellus, Astragalus bernardinus, Astragalus berteri, Astragalus bicristatus, Astragalus bisulcatus, Astragalus bodinii, Astragalus bolanderi, Astragalus bourgovii, Astragalus brackenridgei, Astragalus brandegei, Astragalus brauntonii, Astragalus brazoensis, Astragalus breweri,

Species in the Fabaceae family

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