Astragalus distortus
Ozark Milk Vetch, Ozark Milkvetch
Also known as: Holcophacos distortus (Torr. & A.Gray) Rydb. +3 more
- Holcophacos distortus (Torr. & A.Gray) Rydb.
- Holcophacos distortus (Torr. & A.Gray) Small
- Holcophacos engelmannii (E.Sheld.) Small
- Tragacantha distorta (Torr. & A.Gray) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in North America, Astragalus distortus (commonly known as Ozark milk-vetch) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms