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halfmoon milkvetch

plant
Also known as: Astragalus wootonii
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The term "milkvetch" refers to any of the annual or perennial leguminous herbs in the genus Astragalus, native to north temperate regions. The name originates from the belief that these plants increase milk yield in goats.1

Halfmoon milkvetch (Astragalus wootonii) is a specific species within this genus. It is classified as a locoweed, a type of poisonous plant in the pea family. Locoweeds are found in North America and can be dangerous to livestock, causing erratic behavior, vision problems, and potentially death if ingested. Halfmoon milkvetch has whitish flowers.2

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