Columbia milk-vetch
Astragalus miser var. serotinus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Columbia milk-vetch, scientifically known as Astragalus miser var. serotinus, is a resilient perennial legume native to Western North America. Renowned for its ability to thrive in arid landscapes, this plant features distinctive yellow blossoms. While studied for its unique phytochemical properties, it remains a fascinating subject in botanical research.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Columbia milk-vetch
- Cooper's weedy milk-vetch
- late-flowering milk-vetch
- Cooper’s weedy milk-vetch
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Astragalus miser var. serotinusSynonyms
- Tragacantha serotina
- Phaca serotina
- Homalobus palliseri
- Homalobus serotinus
- Tragacantha palliseri
- Astragalus decumbens var. serotinus
- Astragalus campestris var. serotinus
- Astragalus serotinus
- Astragalus serotinus var. palliseri
- Astragalus palliseri
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- astragale tardif
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Astragalus as the variety Astragalus miser var. serotinus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Astragalus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range across Western North America. In Western Canada, its distribution includes the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Moving into the Northwestern United States, it can be found throughout the state of Idaho. The species also populates much of Montana within the same region. Finally, its presence extends into the coastal and inland areas of Washington.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Canada | Alberta |
| Western Canada | British Columbia |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Astragalus miser var. serotinus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include nitropropanol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| nitropropanol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
nitropropanol
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne