4,491 observationsLeast Concern
Alpine Sweet-vetch
Hedysarum alpinum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Hedysarum
About
Hedysarum alpinum is a species of flowering plant in the legume family known by the common name alpine sweetvetch. It has a circumpolar distribution, occurring throughout the northern latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere. In North America it is widespread in Canada and the northernmost United States, including Alaska.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Alpine Sweet-vetch is Hedysarum alpinum.
- Alpine Sweet-vetch belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Alpine Sweet-vetch belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Alpine Sweet-vetch belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Alpine Sweet-vetch belongs to the order Fabales.
- Alpine Sweet-vetch belongs to the family Fabaceae.
- Alpine Sweet-vetch belongs to the genus Hedysarum.