Cleveland's milkvetch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cleveland's milkvetch |
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Astragalus
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clevelandii
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Astragalus clevelandii is a special plant often called Cleveland's milkvetch. It is a type of milkvetch plant. This plant is found only in northern California. It grows in damp areas of the North Coast Ranges. Cleveland's milkvetch is also part of the unique group of plants that grow in serpentine soil.
About Cleveland's Milkvetch
Cleveland's milkvetch is a bushy plant that lives for many years. It can grow quite tall, sometimes up to one meter (about 3 feet). This plant has many leaves, which can be as long as 14 centimeters (about 5.5 inches). Each leaf is made up of many small, oval-shaped parts called leaflets.
Plant Appearance
Most of the Cleveland's milkvetch plant is smooth and does not have many hairs. However, you might find some rough hairs on the underside of its leaves.
Flowers and Fruits
The plant produces a large cluster of flowers, called an inflorescence. This cluster can have up to 100 small, pea-like flowers. Each flower is less than one centimeter long. They are usually white or a creamy off-white color.
After the flowers, the plant grows a fruit called a legume pod. This pod is also small, less than one centimeter long. When it dries, it becomes thick and feels like paper.
See also
In Spanish: Astragalus clevelandii para niños
