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purple milk-vetch

Astragalus danicus

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Species

Astragalus danicus (purple milk-vetch)

Names in Other Languages

German Dänischer Tragant

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American milk-vetch

Astragalus americanus

Not Evaluated

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Arenarious Milk-vetch

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of purple milk-vetch?

The scientific name of purple milk-vetch is Astragalus danicus. It belongs to the genus Astragalus.

What is the conservation status of purple milk-vetch?

purple milk-vetch (Astragalus danicus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does purple milk-vetch live?

purple milk-vetch is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does purple milk-vetch belong to?

purple milk-vetch (Astragalus danicus) belongs to the genus Astragalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is purple milk-vetch endangered?

Yes, purple milk-vetch (Astragalus danicus) 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 purple milk-vetch belong to?

purple milk-vetch (Astragalus danicus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of purple milk-vetch?

The closest relatives of purple milk-vetch in the genus Astragalus include American milk-vetch, Arenarious Milk-vetch, Balloonpod Milkvetch, Black-calyx milk vetch, Big Astragalus.