Parry'S Milkvetch

astragalus parryi

Parry's Milkvetch (Astragalus parryi) is a charming perennial herb native to the subalpine and montane regions of western North America. A member of the vast pea family (Fabaceae), this plant is a vital component of its ecosystem, contributing to soil health through its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen. It is well-adapted to harsh, dry, and rocky environments, thriving where many other plants struggle. Its distinctive flowers and inflated seed pods make it a recognizable sight in its high-altitude habitats.

生息地: Found on dry, rocky slopes, open woodlands, and subalpine meadows, often in gravelly or sandy soils, typically at elevations between 1,800 and 3,600 meters.

外見

This upright perennial typically grows between 10 to 50 centimeters tall, featuring stems that may be simple or branched. Its leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they consist of multiple leaflets arranged along a central stem, often giving the plant a somewhat feathery appearance. The most striking features are its pea-like flowers, which bloom in racemes (clusters along a stem) and display a vibrant range of colors from purple to pinkish-purple. Following the flowers, distinctive inflated, often hairy, seed pods develop, which are ovoid to oblong in shape and give the plant its characteristic 'vetch' appearance.

界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Fabales科Fabaceae属Astragalus

Parry'S Milkvetch

カテゴリ

植物

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Astragalus is one of the largest genera of flowering plants, with over 3,000 recognized species worldwide, making Parry's Milkvetch part of an incredibly diverse family.

Parry's Milkvetch plays a crucial role in preventing soil erosion on steep, rocky slopes due to its extensive root system.

The common name 'milkvetch' historically stems from an old belief that grazing livestock on these plants would increase their milk production.

The genus name 'Astragalus' comes from a Greek word referring to ankle bones, possibly alluding to the shape of the seeds or seed pods of some species.

特殊能力

Like other legumes, Parry's Milkvetch forms a symbiotic relationship with Rhizobium bacteria in its root nodules, converting atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for itself and enriching the surrounding soil.

It possesses adaptations that allow it to thrive in arid conditions, including deep root systems and efficient water use, making it resilient in dry, rocky montane environments.

This species is often found in soils with higher alkalinity, demonstrating a natural tolerance and preference for such mineral-rich substrates common in mountainous regions.

サイズと詳細

長さ: 10-50 cm
寿命: 3-15 年
一度の産卵数: 500-5000

食性と食事

As a photosynthetic organism, Parry's Milkvetch produces its own energy by converting sunlight into sugars. It absorbs water and essential mineral nutrients from the soil through its root system.

主な食物

sunlight
carbon dioxide
water
nitrogen
phosphorus
potassium

採餌方法

Foraging

生態系とのつながり

mutualism

Bumble Bee

Bombus spp.

Pollination for reproduction

eaten by

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Source of food for herbivores

mutualism

Rhizobium Bacteria

Rhizobium spp.

Symbiotic nitrogen fixation in root nodules

eaten by

Elk

Cervus canadensis

Grazing on plant foliage

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危険度

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よくある質問

Parry'S Milkvetchを見分けるには？

Parry'S Milkvetchを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。

Parry'S Milkvetchの長さは何ですか？

10-50 cm

Parry'S Milkvetchの寿命は何ですか？

3-15 年

Parry'S Milkvetchは何を食べますか？

As a photosynthetic organism, Parry's Milkvetch produces its own energy by converting sunlight into sugars. It absorbs water and essential mineral nutrients from the soil through its root system.

Parry'S Milkvetchは通常どこに生息していますか？

Found on dry, rocky slopes, open woodlands, and subalpine meadows, often in gravelly or sandy soils, typically at elevations between 1,800 and 3,600 meters.

Parry'S Milkvetchはどのように狩りをしますか？

Foraging

Parry'S Milkvetchの一度の産卵数は何ですか？

500-5000