4,574 observations
Laxmann's Milkvetch
Astragalus laxmannii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Astragalus
About
Astragalus laxmannii, the standing milkvetch, Tanana milkvetch, or Laxmann's milkvetch, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Kazakhstan, Siberia, Mongolia, China, Korea, Japan, Canada, and the northwestern and north-central United States. A perennial reaching 16 in (41 cm), it is typically found in dry soils with little organic content in otherwise wetter areas. Asian populations were previously considered to be a separate species, Astragalus adsurgens Pall..
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Laxmann's Milkvetch is Astragalus laxmannii.
- Laxmann's Milkvetch belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Laxmann's Milkvetch belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Laxmann's Milkvetch belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Laxmann's Milkvetch belongs to the order Fabales.
- Laxmann's Milkvetch belongs to the family Fabaceae.
- Laxmann's Milkvetch belongs to the genus Astragalus.