Bolander's milkvetch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bolander's milkvetch |
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Astragalus
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bolanderi
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Bolander's milkvetch (scientific name: Astragalus bolanderi) is a type of plant called a milkvetch. You can find this plant growing naturally in western Nevada and in parts of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. It likes to live in dry, rocky places, often on mountains or flat, high areas called plateaus.
About Bolander's Milkvetch
Bolander's milkvetch is a perennial herb. This means it's a plant that lives for more than two years. It grows stems that can stand up straight, hang down, or even creep along the ground. These stems can reach up to 40 centimeters (about 16 inches) long.
The stems of this plant usually don't have many leaves. They might have a few long, wavy hairs. The leaves themselves can be up to 16 centimeters (about 6 inches) long. Each leaf is made up of smaller parts called leaflets. These leaflets are spread out and can be oval or shaped like a spear. Each one is about 2 centimeters (less than an inch) long. A hard vein runs down the middle of each leaflet, ending in a sharp point.
Flowers and Fruit
The flowers of Bolander's milkvetch grow in a tight group. This group is called an inflorescence. There are usually 7 to 18 pea-like flowers in each cluster. Each flower is about 1 to 2 centimeters long. They are mostly white but have a pretty purple tint.
After the flowers bloom, the plant produces a special kind of fruit. This fruit is an inflated, curved pod. It's called a legume pod, just like a pea pod. These pods can grow up to 3 centimeters (about 1.2 inches) long. When they dry out, they become thick and feel like paper.
See also
In Spanish: Astragalus bolanderi para niños
Images for kids
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Seeds of Bolander's milkvetch.
