Bald Mountain milkvetch facts for kids
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The Bald Mountain milkvetch (Astragalus umbraticus) is a special kind of plant. It belongs to a group of plants called milkvetch. This plant is known for its unique look and where it grows.
Discovering the Bald Mountain Milkvetch
Where Does it Grow?
This plant is found naturally in the western parts of Oregon and the northwestern areas of California. It likes to live in the forests and woodlands of mountain ranges. You can find it in places like the coastal Klamath Mountains, the Outer Northern California Coast Ranges, and the Oregon Coast Ranges.
What Does it Look Like?
The Bald Mountain milkvetch is a plant that grows upright. It can reach up to 50 centimeters (about 20 inches) tall. This plant is a perennial herb, which means it comes back to life year after year.
Its leaves can be up to 12 centimeters (about 5 inches) long. Each leaf is made up of many smaller, oval-shaped or rounded leaflets.
The plant produces a cluster of 10 to 25 greenish-white flowers. After the flowers, it grows a special kind of seed pod called a legume pod. This pod curves and dries to a thick, papery texture. When it's dry, it turns black.
