species 7 observations
Wittmann's Milkvetch
Astragalus wittmannii
Field notes
Astragalus wittmannii, commonly known as Wittmann's milkvetch, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to grasslands in New Mexico.
Astragalus wittmannii is a small perennial herb with purple petals. It was described in 1979, and is classified as Imperiled by NatureServe.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Clouded Sulphur, Marine Blue, Queen Alexandra’s Sulphur, Orange Sulphur
15
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Wild Turkey
1
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Nevada Bumble Bee, Rocky Mountain Clearwing, Nuttall's Blister Beetle
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.