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Alpine Milkvetch
Astragalus alpinus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Astragalus
About
Astragalus alpinus is a species of flowering plant in the legume family known by the common name alpine milkvetch. It has a circumpolar distribution, occurring throughout the upper latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere. It is widespread in Eurasia. In North America it occurs from Alaska to Newfoundland and as far south as Nevada and New Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Alpine Milkvetch is Astragalus alpinus.
- Alpine Milkvetch belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Alpine Milkvetch belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Alpine Milkvetch belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Alpine Milkvetch belongs to the order Fabales.
- Alpine Milkvetch belongs to the family Fabaceae.
- Alpine Milkvetch belongs to the genus Astragalus.