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Milk Vetch

Astragalus igniarius

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)
Class
Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)
Order
Fabales (فوليات)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Astragalus
Species
Astragalus igniarius (Milk Vetch)

Similar Species in Astragalus

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Halag
Astragalus crenatus
Least Concern
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قتاد اهدن
Astragalus ehdenensis
Endangered
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Arenarious Milk-vetch
Astragalus arenarius
Endangered
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Black-calyx milk vetch
Astragalus nigrocalycinus
Critically Endangered
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Big Astragalus
Astragalus magnificus
Critically Endangered
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Big Bear Valley Woollypod
Astragalus leucolobus
Vulnerable
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Castetter's Milkvetch
Astragalus castetteri
Near Threatened
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Balloonpod Milkvetch
Astragalus whitneyi
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Milk Vetch?
The scientific name of Milk Vetch is Astragalus igniarius. It belongs to the genus Astragalus.
What is the conservation status of Milk Vetch?
Milk Vetch (Astragalus igniarius) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Milk Vetch belong to?
Milk Vetch (Astragalus igniarius) belongs to the genus Astragalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is Milk Vetch endangered?
Yes, Milk Vetch (Astragalus igniarius) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Milk Vetch belong to?
Milk Vetch (Astragalus igniarius) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of Milk Vetch?
The closest relatives of Milk Vetch in the genus Astragalus include Halag, قتاد اهدن, Arenarious Milk-vetch, Black-calyx milk vetch, Big Astragalus.

Genus Astragalus — 20 Species

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Halag
Astragalus crenatus
LC 🐾
قتاد اهدن
Astragalus ehdenensis
EN 🐾
Arenarious Milk-vetch
Astragalus arenarius
EN 🐾
Black-calyx milk vetch
Astragalus nigrocalycinus
CR 🐾
Big Astragalus
Astragalus magnificus
CR 🐾
Big Bear Valley Woollypod
Astragalus leucolobus
VU 🐾
Colton's Milkvetch
Astragalus coltonii
LC 🐾
pulse milk-vetch
Astragalus tenellus
NE 🐾
European milkvetch
Astragalus hamosus
NE 🐾
membranous milk-vetch
Astragalus mongholicus
LC 🐾
Freckled Milkvetch
Astragalus lentiginosus
LC 🐾
Indian milk-vetch
Astragalus australis
NE 🐾
field milk-vetch
Astragalus agrestis
NE 🐾
Lesser Milk-vetch
Astragalus odoratus
NE 🐾
Olurian Milk Vetch
Astragalus olurensis
CR 🐾
Castetter's Milkvetch
Astragalus castetteri
NT 🐾
purple milk-vetch
Astragalus danicus
CR 🐾
Tall Milkvetch
Astragalus altus
EN 🐾
Railhead Milkvetch
Astragalus terminalis
LC 🐾
Balloonpod Milkvetch
Astragalus whitneyi
LC
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