Bent-flower Milkvetch
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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.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
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.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusAstragalus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
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!
Special abilities
Ability
Nitrogen Power
Bent-flower Milkvetch can enrich soil by capturing nitrogen from the air, helping other plants grow.
Ability
Drought Shield
This plant has deep roots that let it survive in dry, sunny places where water is scarce.
Ability
Seed Time Capsule
Its seeds can wait hidden in the soil for many years until the perfect time to sprout.
Ability
Pollinator Perch
Bent-flower Milkvetch's uniquely bent petal provides a perfect landing spot for helpful insects.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-30 cm
- Spread
- 10-40 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
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.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Nitrogen Fixing
Describes organisms capable of converting atmospheric nitrogen into compounds usable by plants.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
No aliases listed yet.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers, as some can be delicate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Bent-flower Milkvetch?
5-30 cm
How wide does Bent-flower Milkvetch spread?
10-40 cm
How big are the flowers on Bent-flower Milkvetch?
1-2 cm
When does Bent-flower Milkvetch bloom?
Spring, Summer
Is Bent-flower Milkvetch edible?
No
Is Bent-flower Milkvetch toxic?
None
What is Bent-flower Milkvetch's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Bent-flower Milkvetch pollinated?
Insect
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