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Astragalus bisulcatus, commonly called two-grooved milkvetch or silver-leafed milkvetch, is a leafy perennial with pea-like flowers. It is native to central and western North America, and typically grows on selenium-rich soils. It accumulates selenium within its tissues, and when livestock consume it, the selenium can be toxic.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Astragalus
- Family
- Fabaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en twogrooved milkvetch
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