Case's milkvetch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Case's milkvetch |
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Astragalus
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casei
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Case's milkvetch (scientific name: Astragalus casei) is a type of plant called a milkvetch. It is also known as Case's milkvetch. This plant grows naturally in the Mojave Desert. You can find it in the special "sky island" woodlands of eastern California and western Nevada.
About Case's Milkvetch
Case's milkvetch is a plant that comes back year after year. It is called a perennial herb. It has thin, branching stems that can grow up to 40 cm (16 in) long. These stems form a loose clump.
Leaves and Flowers
The leaves of Case's milkvetch can be up to 10 cm (3.9 in) long. They are made of thin, narrow, and pointed leaflets. The plant produces a cluster of flowers called an inflorescence. This cluster can have up to 25 flowers. The flowers are usually pink, lilac, or white. Each flower is about 1 and 2 cm (0.39 and 0.79 in) long.
Fruit of the Plant
After the flowers, the plant grows a fruit. This fruit is a hanging pod called a legume. It is between 2 and 5 cm (0.79 and 1.97 in) long. The pod is narrow and has a slightly fuzzy texture. It also has a sharp point at the end. When the pod is new, it feels soft and fleshy. As it dries, it becomes tough.
See also
In Spanish: Astragalus casei para niños
