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Plant Name:
Canadian Milkvetch
Scientific Name:
Astragalus canadensis
Description:
Canadian Milkvetch is a perennial herb with pinnate leaves and spikes of purple flowers. It forms clumps of foliage and produces long, narrow seedpods.
Habitat:
Prairies, meadows, open grasslands, rocky slopes
Fauna:
Canadian Milkvetch provides habitat and food for a variety of wildlife species, including bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Its flowers are a valuable nectar source, and its foliage serves as a food source for certain herbivores.
Growing Conditions:
Canadian Milkvetch prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate a range of light conditions, from full sun to part shade.
Uses:
Canadian Milkvetch is used in prairie restoration, erosion control, and native plant landscaping. It also has a history of traditional medicinal use by Indigenous peoples.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
No
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Canadian Milkvetch is a member of the legume family and has nitrogen-fixing capabilities, helping to enrich the soil where it grows.
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Laval University
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