Milkvetch

Description:

As a legume, milk-vetches can take nitrogen from the air and use it as a nutrient, meaning that the plants can survive where others might starve. Astragalus' big, sturdy seeds offer seedlings a good-sized headstart, and the genus' habit of secreting toxic chemicals offers potential protection form grazing. (Another common name for the genus? "Locoweed.")

Habitat:

Dry prairie. Collin County Adventure Camp is a branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas and an ACA accredited facility and program. Explore the unique environment of the Black Land Prairie in our Outdoor Education program.