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Milk Vetch

Astragalus igniarius

Critically Endangered
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

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Astragalus alpinus
Least Concern
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Least Concern
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Dänischer Tragant
Astragalus danicus
Critically Endangered
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Kicher-Tragant
Astragalus cicer
Not Evaluated
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Sand-Tragant
Astragalus arenarius
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Sichel-Tragant
Astragalus falcatus
Not Evaluated
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Südlicher Tragant
Astragalus australis
Not Evaluated
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Big Bear Valley Woollypod
Astragalus leucolobus
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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 (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Milk Vetch?
The closest relatives of Milk Vetch in the genus Astragalus include Alpen-Tragant, Bärenschote, Dänischer Tragant, Kicher-Tragant, Sand-Tragant.

Genus Astragalus — 20 Species

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Alpen-Tragant
Astragalus alpinus
LC 🐾
Bärenschote
Astragalus glycyphyllos
LC 🐾
Dänischer Tragant
Astragalus danicus
CR 🐾
Kicher-Tragant
Astragalus cicer
NE 🐾
Sand-Tragant
Astragalus arenarius
EN 🐾
Sichel-Tragant
Astragalus falcatus
NE 🐾
Südlicher Tragant
Astragalus australis
NE 🐾
Big Bear Valley Woollypod
Astragalus leucolobus
VU 🐾
Freckled Milkvetch
Astragalus lentiginosus
LC 🐾
Big Astragalus
Astragalus magnificus
CR 🐾
membranous milk-vetch
Astragalus mongholicus
LC 🐾
European milkvetch
Astragalus hamosus
NE 🐾
field milk-vetch
Astragalus agrestis
NE 🐾
Lesser Milk-vetch
Astragalus odoratus
NE 🐾
Black-calyx milk vetch
Astragalus nigrocalycinus
CR 🐾
Tall Milkvetch
Astragalus altus
EN 🐾
Colton's Milkvetch
Astragalus coltonii
LC 🐾
pulse milk-vetch
Astragalus tenellus
NE 🐾
Railhead Milkvetch
Astragalus terminalis
LC 🐾
Olurian Milk Vetch
Astragalus olurensis
CR
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