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Bent-flower Milkvetch

Astragalus vexilliflexus

The Bent-flower Milkvetch is a special flower that has unique bent petals. It grows in the wild and adds beauty to its surroundings with its lovely colors.

Lebensraum: Grasslands

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The Bent-flower Milkvetch is a low-growing plant with distinct small, purplish-pink flowers where the top petal sharply bends backward. Its leaves are feather-like, composed of many tiny leaflets, creating a delicate appearance. It often forms a sprawling mat.

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Bent-flower Milkvetch

Kategorie

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

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Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

It's a tiny member of the pea family, but you won't find yummy peas here!

Its ancient name, "Astragalus," might refer to its seed pods looking like ankle bones!

Some relatives of this plant can help sheep grow stronger wool!

This plant's "bent flower" shape is like a secret sign for certain bugs!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Nitrogen Power

Bent-flower Milkvetch can enrich soil by capturing nitrogen from the air, helping other plants grow.

Fähigkeit

Drought Shield

This plant has deep roots that let it survive in dry, sunny places where water is scarce.

Fähigkeit

Seed Time Capsule

Its seeds can wait hidden in the soil for many years until the perfect time to sprout.

Fähigkeit

Pollinator Perch

Bent-flower Milkvetch's uniquely bent petal provides a perfect landing spot for helpful insects.

Maße und Details

Höhe
5-30 cm
Ausbreitung
10-40 cm
Blütengröße
1-2 cm
Blütezeit
Frühling, Sommer
Essbar
Nein
Giftigkeit
Keine
Lebenszyklus
Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

pollinates

Two-form Bumblebee

Bombus bifarius

Gathers nectar and pollen from flowers.

eaten by

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Browses on its leaves and stems.

symbiotic with

Rhizobium Bacteria

Rhizobium leguminosarum

Lives in roots, fixing nitrogen for the plant.

eaten by

Elk

Cervus canadensis

Grazes on the plant in its habitat.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Noch keine Alternativnamen vorhanden.

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Always look but don't touch flowers, as some can be delicate.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von Bent-flower Milkvetch?

5-30 cm

Was ist der/die/das ausbreitung von Bent-flower Milkvetch?

10-40 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütengröße von Bent-flower Milkvetch?

1-2 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütezeit von Bent-flower Milkvetch?

Frühling, Sommer

Was ist der/die/das essbar von Bent-flower Milkvetch?

Nein

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von Bent-flower Milkvetch?

Keine

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von Bent-flower Milkvetch?

Mehrjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von Bent-flower Milkvetch?

Insekten

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